Example sentences of "[v-ing] [conj] the [noun sg] [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And of the Cobra , ‘ There can be no denying that the Cobra is an extremely exciting car to drive , or even passenger in . |
| 2 | Iraq is denying that the move is a bid to have sanctions lifted . |
| 3 | I was less impressed by a news story in the Sunday Times announcing that the Pope is cracking down on sinners for Easter week : ‘ The Pope has ordered priests in the confessional box to clamp down on sin as churches prepare for the traditional Easter rush of sinners seeking forgiveness this week , ’ it announced knowingly . |
| 4 | The introduction outlines clearly his philosophy , explaining that the subject is not to be confused with either applied chemistry or chemical technology . |
| 5 | She amplifies this in a way that is helpful to the teacher by explaining that the term is used to describe the total group of children whose vision is affected by impairments in seeing , irrespective of the nature or extent of these . |
| 6 | These included speaking more slowly , facing the client , and checking that the advice is being understood . |
| 7 | The usual technique for checking that the microphone is set to the correct level after the audience arrives is to call , ‘ Can you all hear me ? ’ |
| 8 | Thus there is no appreciable lag phase before emptying and the curve is non-linear . |
| 9 | If the tree has not yet reached its mature height , then you may wish to anticipate the likelihood of a problem occurring if the tree is allowed to grow unchecked . |
| 10 | I like it being a passenger oh I do n't like driving and the wheel 's on the wrong side . |
| 11 | Repeat the exercise to calibrate the second pickup winding and the instrument is ready for use . |
| 12 | So make a point of checking if the aid is on or off before talking to someone who wears an aid , and speak slowly and clearly , with your face clearly visible . |
| 13 | This does not need replenishing unless the surface is very hard ( quartzite or chert ) . |
| 14 | Lobbyists are barred from contributing while the legislature is in session ; the savvy Mr Pilgrim worked the Senate floor during an emergency meeting . |
| 15 | By virtue of the doctrine of privity of estate the assignee will be liable to the landlord only for breaches of covenant occurring while the lease is vested in it , and that is why a landlord will usually insist upon a direct covenant from the assignee to observe and perform the provisions of the lease during the residue of the term , as in clause 5.9.4 . |
| 16 | GOODS PERISHING AFTER THE CONTRACT IS MADE |
| 17 | GOODS PERISHING BEFORE THE CONTRACT IS MADE |
| 18 | Unfortunately the meetings are happening when the shop is open . |
| 19 | Push the ends of the roll towards the centre , so the pastry crinkles ( this will prevent it tearing when the roll is curved ) . |
| 20 | For example , children will characteristically have better control over features of written language such as spelling when the task is easier to perform ( as defined in paragraph 17.24 below ) . |
| 21 | Check that you use the correct chemical for descaling if your system is more than 12 years old , because of the risk of leaks occurring as the scale is dissolved . |
| 22 | She saw her own blood spurting as the lamb 's must have spurted out . |
| 23 | In this case , the supply of arbitrage services is a step function , with a large increase in arbitrage supply occurring when the mispricing is just large enough to cover the transactions costs of a new group of arbitrageurs . |
| 24 | This condition is called Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency , occurring when the pancreas is put out of action by the body 's own immune system which is supposed to protect it — a possible autoimmune disorder ( see Dogs Today October issue ) . |
| 25 | The position of the bend influences the electrophoretic mobility of the protein-DNA complex with maximal retardation occurring when the bend is located at the middle of the fragment and a gradual reduction in retardation is seen for bends positioned at incremental positions towards the ends of the fragment ( 44,62 ) . |
| 26 | Even allowing that the list is incomplete , East Anglia seems to have contributed individuals rather than a connection to the ducal retinue . |
| 27 | Even allowing that the list is incomplete , East Anglia seems to have contributed individuals rather than a connection to the ducal retinue . |
| 28 | Allowing that the countryside is the locus of virtue , Leapor makes sweeping though defensible observations on the attitudes of the rich and the power of money . |
| 29 | Once women have reached senior management , for instance , where they are the only woman among 20 or 50 men , some companies tend to see them as the token woman singlehandedly proving that the company is encouraging and supporting women to reach the top . |
| 30 | In addition , there may be statements from engineers or surveyors suggesting that the building is physically unsound . |