Example sentences of "be [adv] carry [adv prt] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These are replacements but are still carried on the original pendentives . |
| 2 | Probably publicans were just carrying on an old tradition of involvement in popular sports . |
| 3 | Loose canvas seat covers were also carried on the upper decks . |
| 4 | According to one of the skippers , each hunting trip cost on average over US$130 more than the crew received for the catch — the fishermen were simply carrying on a proud and noble tradition , even though it cost them money . |
| 5 | It was not suggested that either the solicitors , who were simply carrying out a straightforward conveyancing transaction , or Mrs G herself , had any criminal or quasi-criminal intent or were aware of the suspected intent of the alleged drug trafficker . |
| 6 | To consolidate this success the railway is currently carrying out an extensive passenger survey to find out where its existing customers come from and what they think of the railway . |
| 7 | Thus it is currently carrying out an environmental audit which will guide its policies in future on such matters as the use of energy , water purification , and fertilisers . |
| 8 | Plants are normally under some form of stress — heat or light stress are two of many forms — but nevertheless plants are generally healthy , from which we may conclude that nature is continually carrying out a delicate balancing act among the contributing reactions making up the complete photosynthetic ‘ machinery ’ . |
| 9 | Chester City Council and Chester College are currently carrying out an extensive survey to identify skills of Blacon residents . |
| 10 | In the twenties , Mr. Cripps , described by A.G. Street as the ‘ prince of grocers ’ , was still carrying on the old established business . |