Example sentences of "[v-ing] or [be] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the equipment in a playground needs repairing or is n't firmly fixed to the ground , or if there 's a lot of rubbish and broken glass lying around , do n't hesitate to notify the authorities . |
| 2 | For instance , where labour is either particularly demanding or is not in itself particularly fulfilling or interesting one could reasonably say it is in the interests of the workers concerned to work short hours and/or work at a relatively low intensity of labour . |
| 3 | Native speakers of English typically use " have " in the present tense ( as in these two examples ) only when they want to imply that the event described is still happening or is still the case . |
| 4 | I 'm still trying to find the conclusion , are you leaving or are n't you ? |
| 5 | I mean if somebody rings you up and says How much will it cost ? if it 's er a sort of full removal you 're doing , you say Well are you packing or are n't you ? |