Example sentences of "be [adv] [verb] signs of [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The new regimes of Fansidar ( pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine ) and Maloprim ( pyrimethamine + dapsone ) are already showing signs of failure and virtually only one new synthetic drug , mefloquine ( structurally related to quinine ) remains .
2 Both are today showing signs of weakness , but they are still far short of the east-coast mess .
3 The time was 6.30 a.m. , the bunks on either side of the hut were now showing signs of life and the Sergeant made his noisy way towards the door at the far end of the hut , banging on each bed with his stick as he went .
4 I was there recently and the spectacular cliffs are a wonderful place to see seabirds from close up , but the paths were definitely showing signs of erosion .
5 This female mallard was brought into Slimbridge yesterday totally paralysed and she 's already showing signs of recovery .
6 Here , the mare is clearly showing signs of irritation while the youngster is mouthing in a gesture of submission .
7 Down three times in the first , his eyes fused and shiney , he was already showing signs of wear and tear .
8 Carol 's dancing and her sister Suzette 's acting provided the inspiration for the Minogue sisters — Danielle or Dannii as she was known in the clan was also showing signs of talent — and the pair loved nothing better than play acting at home .
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