Example sentences of "continue [to-vb] [prep] [art] [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it is assumed that the age structure of the inward flow and the outward flow is similar and that those who leave continue to reproduce at the same rate as those of a similar age who stay then an estimate of the number of births to women who leave can be made ( table ) . |
| 2 | ‘ It is important , if you are to continue to live in the same house . ’ |
| 3 | If Japan 's lending had continued to expand at the same pace as in recent years it would have overtaken Britain in 1992 . |
| 4 | On the assumption that they would continue to fall at the same rate as in the first half of the decade , it was estimated that the population would be only one tenth of its size in a hundred years time . |
| 5 | He continued to work until a few years ago and from then on passed much of his time in London . |
| 6 | He and the housekeeper continued to converse for a few minutes and finally he said , ‘ Very well , Mrs Pettifer , sherry at six . ’ |
| 7 | He fell into step beside her and they continued to walk in the same direction . |
| 8 | Courtaulds International will continue to focus on the same products and markets as before , supplying paint for a while range of end uses , from ships , chemical plants and houses to washing machines , furniture and beer cans . |
| 9 | The Duke and Duchess went about their normal business and will continue to live under the same roof until the separation details are finalised . |
| 10 | After Wordsworth 's marriage she continued to live in the same house ; in 1829 she became seriously ill , suffering from arteriosclerosis . |
| 11 | Still the stitch continued to drop in the same area . |
| 12 | Hence they are faced with a dilemma : the business may continue to operate at the same level , but without the prospect of expansion , or they may alter the form of business enterprise to a partnership or a company . |