Example sentences of "that be [v-ing] her " in BNC.
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| 1 | Alice bit back the tears of disappointment that were pricking her eyelids , and parodied a smile . |
| 2 | Gazing blankly at the colour chart that was thrust into her hands , she felt as though she was falling apart at the seams , as though all the muscles and tendons that were holding her body together were snapping one by one . |
| 3 | She had to acknowledge that she was having extremely strong feelings for her enigmatic boss — feelings that were defying her ability to control them . |
| 4 | Claudia gave up without a struggle to the sensations that were shaking her slender form . |
| 5 | As Branch Manager Ian Davies said ‘ the excitement must have been terrific because only at this point did anyone realise that Stella could n't swim and it was only Freddy and the wet suit that were keeping her afloat ! ’ |
| 6 | Nothing mattered any more — except the truth that was breaking her heart . |
| 7 | The blood leakage that was clouding her vision had drained away now , and everyone was holding their breath that there would be no more episodes of the problem . |
| 8 | Her head resting on her knees , she tried to contain the pain that was clenching her stomach muscles into a tight knot . |
| 9 | Because it was York that was stopping her listing was n't it ? |
| 10 | Because it was n't just Ross 's non-appearance that was causing her such distress . |
| 11 | ‘ Ross … please , Ross … ! ’ she gasped , desperate for the power and thrust of his flesh , which alone could bring release from the ever-mounting , passionate excitement that was shaking her slender form . |
| 12 | There was a noise in her head that was making her dizzy so she whispered , ‘ Thank you , ’ and put the receiver down . |
| 13 | Maybe , then , it was stubborn pride that was making her stay waiting for Moira Russell to telephone again . |