Example sentences of "[v-ing] and [noun] [be] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of the major differences between speaking and writing is that speaking relies more on the hearer 's memory than writing does . |
| 2 | Functions such as production , sales , accounting and purchasing are all concerned with the making and selling of a product . |
| 3 | Windsurfing , waterskiing and swimming are all available on the lake . |
| 4 | Following the Puritan days of the Reformation , music , dancing and theatre were all regarded as inspirations of the devil . |
| 5 | The main modalities of touch and smell , hearing and sight are all specializations to different modes of ‘ distance reception ’ . |
| 6 | The climate is generous , and swimming , water-skiing , sailing and tennis are all available . |
| 7 | Watersports : Water skiing , sailing and windsurfing are all available in the nearby resort of Zell am See , which is a short journey away on a regular bus service . |
| 8 | Both UK and European pig prices have been falling and recovery is some way off . |
| 9 | Playing helps a young horse to practise adult behaviours : exchanges of social signals , following , grouping , escape moves such as bucking , twisting and racing , mounting and play-fighting are all common . |