Example sentences of "be [conj] over [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | I mean all good trees are being and over the years they all go , do n't they ? |
2 | I was pleased that he was more diplomatic afterwards instead of being as over the top as ever . |
3 | Another frequent difficulty is that over a period of years , constant masturbation , sometimes desperately engaged in for emotional comfort rather than sexual release , results in desensitization of the penis . |
4 | And the other interesting point to note is that over a number of years — over 5 or 6 years — all categories are consistently running at 90% occupancy . |
5 | ‘ I think what I am trying to explain to you , ’ she said , ‘ is that over the years I became so completely cowed and dominated by this monster of an aunt that when she gave me an order , no matter what it was , I obeyed it instantly . |
6 | I 'm inclined to agree with Upson , whose last National tilt was when Over The Road finished fourth two years ago . |