Example sentences of "[be] [v-ing] to [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Thompson said that groups such as the GAA , Masonic lodges , playgroups , golf clubs and many other organisations could be clamouring to be first on the list for the new free service . |
| 2 | ‘ Of course , ’ said Amiss helpfully , ‘ he could be pretending to be deaf and dumb . |
| 3 | And although the expression of futurity is clumsy ( and would usually be replaced by a finite clause ) it is grammatical and does occur : ( 53 ) we understand it to be going to be taxable ( if the bill is passed ) our host thought you about to be offensive |
| 4 | He appeared genuinely not to know of Atkins and to be trying to be helpful . |
| 5 | But I guess as soon as she gets a job , she 'll be leaving to be married . " |