Example sentences of "[conj] he is [verb] this [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But he is the defending champion and he proved he can play on grass and he is playing this week on grass in Halle . ’ |
| 2 | Maamur showed , when winning a maiden race at Southwell last month by 10 lengths , that he has the potential to develop into a useful stayer and he is napped this afternoon . |
| 3 | 1.15:WONDER MAN is a most exciting chasing prospect and I will be surprised if he is beaten this afternoon . |
| 4 | It is simply an appetite , like any other , and Jackie can be at his funniest when he is mocking this propensity in himself : the endless appearances , the systematic use of his celebrity , the unlimited sponsorships , the directorships , the new business ventures , the life that is taken up , 100 per cent , in ‘ making it ’ and , having made it , in making some more . |
| 5 | ‘ For your daughter 's sake , Mrs Abberley , make sure your husband does as he is told this time . |
| 6 | ‘ For your daughter 's sake , Mrs Abberley , make sure your husband does as he is told this time . |