Example sentences of "[v-ing] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The beans have now reached the top of their 6ft canes and I 'm praying that any autumn gales will be delayed until the beans are all safely harvested . |
| 2 | They were not taking the hero for granted , but missing him madly and praying that he would be fit to return for the Davis Cup . |
| 3 | She wore her bridal clothes and jewellery : this was how her mother had sent her , for the first time , from her home , taking care that every detail of her ornaments should be perfect hoping , praying that she would be happy . |
| 4 | By praying that many children from the local area will be drawn to the Holiday Club and the Church , with their families , and ultimately to faith in Jesus . |
| 5 | There are thousands , not of his flock , who are praying that he will not . |
| 6 | There are thousands , not of his flock , who are praying that he will not . |
| 7 | Now she was praying that her idea was wrong , that she would find herself looking at someone totally unfamiliar . |
| 8 | He froze for a second , praying that no one had heard . |
| 9 | I remember , at the close of the fifties , going to a hairdresser and praying that he would n't talk . |
| 10 | Praying that the links would n't catch on my clothes … in my knitted sweater … should have stripped … head under , metal lying on my face , push the links up with hands , full strength , take care , do n't rush , do n't snag clothes , get free of the jumble of things on the mud around me , hold onto the wire outside , do n't let go , the current in the river was appreciable , tugging , keep straight , hang on , shoulders through , raise the links , back through , bottom through , legs … links … short of breath … lungs hurting … careful , careful … unknown things round my ankles , hampering … had to breathe soon … feet catching … feet … through . |
| 11 | Joy shrank behind her father , praying that she could disappear altogether . |
| 12 | ‘ We are praying that Peter pulls through . |
| 13 | One can only just go on hoping and praying that it is the best and not the worst that has happened . |
| 14 | Crouched over the table at home endeavouring to scarf up all those little facts they required of you in those days ( what is Bauxite ? when should you employ j'eusse , tu eusses , il eusse ? what are the consequences of heating copper in a stream of chlorine gas ? ) and praying that the fuckers would leave the lights on until you 'd done just this bit ? |
| 15 | So she rode slowly through them , mostly holding her breath and praying that they would n't charge at her . |
| 16 | A farmer working a pair of shire-horses , and probably ably praying that the weather would hold , moved into his line of vision giving a touch of life to a scene that might have been painted in oils . |
| 17 | A lot of people , including many members of the press , thought that Allan was going to win , were almost praying that he was going to win . |
| 18 | That night she dreamt that they were all , Larry and Philippa and John and Conrad and Demian and herself , dancing the hornpipe on the deck of a warship that was ploughing through a storm , but Demian 's leg was tragically maimed and would not keep in step and Conrad was shouting at him like a great actor-manager , and the tears were streaming down Demian 's face , or so she thought , until she realized that it was she who was crying , crying for the sick one , praying that her tears would heal his wound . |
| 19 | He said : ‘ We ask the public to join us in praying that God will bring comfort and strength to the Prince and Princess . ’ |
| 20 | Helen will also be keeping an eye on the job market while she is away and praying that employers will see her experience in a positive light . |
| 21 | Please keep praying that I will master the German ways of doing things , that are so different . |
| 22 | Praying that the real me is in touch with the real God . |
| 23 | We are praying that very ordinary people will be called to a very special task . |
| 24 | The Bishop finished by praying that what had been discussed would become an apostolic thrust of the diocese . |
| 25 | Realizing that my opponent and I were safely separated , I struggled violently , hurling threats and abuse at the poor boy , while praying that my large saviour would n't let go of me . |
| 26 | ‘ It will , ’ said Bodie , praying that he was right . |
| 27 | The beam of the torch wavered as he did so , and she cringed , praying that he would not notice . |
| 28 | BLACKBURN fans , back on bread and water after a spectacular diet , are praying that Kenny Dalglish 's expertise and Jack Walker 's cheque-book will be adequate insurance against a prolonged recession . |
| 29 | I 'm just praying that we can avoid the type of injuries that we got last season . |
| 30 | Inwardly praying that she might be able to show her piety and understanding , she said , ‘ Yes , I 'm sure it must mean a lot to you . |