Example sentences of "[v-ing] is [adj] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | The information we are gaining is essential in developing more realistic models . ’ |
| 2 | Ignoring is counter-productive in such confrontations . |
| 3 | Sharing is rare in primates and the chimpanzee behaviour may indicate the sources of human mealtime ceremonials . |
| 4 | Factoring is useful in that it relieves a company of the administrative burden of collecting book debt although it can be expensive . |
| 5 | The ‘ story-tellers ’ and ‘ story-listeners ’ who have accumulated in Babel sound eerily familiar : ‘ Mythologising is afoot in every rationally laid-out square . |
| 6 | Above all , the congregation will hear the voice of the Lord through the preaching , but what kind of preaching is desirable in these new churches ? |
| 7 | Although haggling is common in countries such as India , it is a mistake to assume that it is standard practice throughout the world . |