Example sentences of "[conj] [v-ing] [conj] [adv] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The aggrieved Main , in short , sought either an appointment as tidesman in a particular port , which would carry a regular salary , or failing that even a restoration to his former post of watchman , and naturally he attempted to secure his livelihood through his political friends , the Cunninghams . |
| 2 | It 's a question of not being discouraged and persevering until suddenly a drawing looks like you hope , of seeing the possibility in something , in a line , and thinking ‘ Oh quick , I must n't change that . |
| 3 | She was still sitting and thinking when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran past her . |
| 4 | He was the member for a South London constituency , a safe seat which he nevertheless hardly ever left , as if fearing that even a week 's absence might put it in jeopardy . |
| 5 | They have seen the Court of Appeal 's judgment as stating that even an express clause can not validly protect confidential information unless it is a narrow trade secret or its equivalent . |