Example sentences of "[am/are] [verb] over [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The skeleton , whose hands are placed over the groin in one of the traditional attitudes of repose , is slightly proud of the shell ; hence the gable lid , resulting in a close-fitting coffin . |
| 2 | It is often argued that survey data give a very limited analysis of managerial policies which are developed over a period to deal with specific problems and this study should help to test such methodological criticisms . |
| 3 | I am puzzling over the dot matrix display board that 's trying to tell me what trains are coming my way . |
| 4 | To hold a large piping bag , grip it so that your fingers are curled over the front of the bag and the folded corner twisted between your thumb and index finger . |
| 5 | The outer layer of the skin ( epidermis ) is made up of cells which are shed over a cycle of 28 days . |
| 6 | Otherwise , cleaning the room inevitably becomes more difficult as hairs are shed over the chair covers , and there is an increased risk of flea infestations . |
| 7 | The disk is round to subpentagonal ; covered with thickened skin ; no scales but granules are scattered over the surface which are more conspicuous in dried specimens ; disk diameter up to 20 mm . |
| 8 | Small granules are scattered over the surface some developed into low spinelets . |
| 9 | Ancient castles , burial chambers , ruins and churches are scattered over the area , highlighting the rich cultural heritage and providing a contrast to the golden sands , estuaries and wooded valleys . |
| 10 | When the blades are rolled over the pastry , they cut even slashes , which create the lattice effect . |
| 11 | The WRU and its leading 18 clubs are deadlocked over the issue of leagues , with no sign of a thaw in the cold war between the two bodies which has gone on for two years . |
| 12 | Women who stop attending the clinic are sent a postal version of the questionnaire and , if this is not returned , are interviewed over the telephone or at a home visit . |
| 13 | It is quite acceptable to ask to sample before you buy , although this is only possible if you are purchasing over the counter . |
| 14 | Many 40-year-olds are considered over the hill these days , so what work can the oldies hope to get ? |
| 15 | How do I know that machines are communicating over the air waves ? |
| 16 | The homes of this minority tribe are built over the water on stilts , its vegetable fields float on the lake 's surface and its fishermen propel their long narrow boats with a unique leg-rowing motion that has made them famous . |
| 17 | Suspicious of the ‘ two-tier ’ contracts used by some American carriers to drive down pay for all , strikes are threatened over the holiday weekend of May 28th . |
| 18 | If revised arrangements are made over the telephone , these , too , should be confirmed in writing . |
| 19 | When initial appointments are made over the telephone , for instance if someone telephones to ask about vacancies , these should also be confirmed in writing . |
| 20 | Well , unlike many of the promises that are made over the clinking of glasses and in the glow of a few drinks , and despite the fact that Pam and Tony lived near Thurso in the north of Scotland , Wendy was working in Bristol and I lived in Shetland , we got in touch later and laid firm plans for a trip to Lapland . |
| 21 | It 's funny but life seems infinitely sweeter ( you 're going over the top now ) ; anyway I thrive on challenges and this is the ultimate one . |
| 22 | We 've had quite a busy afternoon , Mr Andropulos , and at the moment we 're anchored over a plane that crashed into the sea just about the time we were receiving your SOS . ’ |
| 23 | There 's something to have a bash at while you 're relaxing over the Christmas hols ! |
| 24 | They 're staying over the week-end . ’ |
| 25 | Right before we er kick off the lecture erm we 'll have a lecture on Wednesday right hopefully we 'll finish the course then on Wednesday , we 're running over a touch behind |
| 26 | Whatever you 're doing over the weekend of 28th/29th November , forget it , your time could be better spent … |
| 27 | They 're opening the door now , they 're coming over the roof with a net . |
| 28 | For me , it depends on what you 're saying over the noise . |
| 29 | " You and Lorne , you 're fighting over the girl . |
| 30 | The stile is stopped up and , and res erm children particularly are clambering over the bridge in order to use the footpath , which actually does end at the stile , which has been stopped up , erm through the nature reserve . |