Example sentences of "ought [prep] be [verb] [pron] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | In suggesting the rule is an inalienable part of the language , Dale Spender ironically assists those she criticises in making their sexism look natural , when she ought to be exposing it as a cultural construct . |
2 | Now on the face of that that that that 's seems fairly sensible , y'know if somebody is in need we ought to be doing something about it . |
3 | Well your , your little diagram shows that I really yes ought to be doing something about it , yeah . |
4 | The lady did n't come alone , and I 'm not sure whether we ought to be doing anything about it . |
5 | You ought to be thanking me for being so considerate . ’ |