Example sentences of "[be] [be] [vb pp] for the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of his greatest knocks was the 143 at Port-of-Spain in 1968 — this after he had reached breaking-point in 1966 , only to come back with century after century in the 1967 Tests — but he still found touring the Caribbean a fairly distasteful affair , as revealed in his letter to his wife : ‘ We 're being taken for the biggest ride … the umpiring , the crowd and Charlie … it is downright cheating … |
| 2 | Arrangements are being made for the annual dinner for the institute which is at the Stanwick Arms , in Aldbrough St John on April 29 . |
| 3 | New complete bodyshells are being built for the ageing sportscar at the company 's factory in Faringdon , Oxfordshire . |
| 4 | New complete bodyshells are being built for the ageing sportscar at the company 's factory in Faringdon , Oxfordshire . |
| 5 | The links they forged here , both during and after the Second World War , are being illustrated for the first time in a remarkable new exhibition , which opens at the Scottish United Services Museum , Edinburgh Castle on 21 April . |
| 6 | ENTRIES from the North-East are being sought for the Royal Mail 's twin town award scheme , which aims to find the best link between a British community and a foreign counterpart . |
| 7 | For example , the 1987/88 Programme of Work included a major review of the modules in Personal and Social Development ( PSD ) ; the fruits of this review appeared in the catalogue last April and the new and revised modules are being used for the first time this session . |
| 8 | As parents choose where to send their children some small schools are being by-passed for the larger urban schools . |
| 9 | ‘ Tommy Cook , your are being arrested for the attempted murders of … ‘ |
| 10 | The 1991 British Alpine Ski Championships are being sponsored for the 13th consecutive year by The British Land Company plc . |
| 11 | We all know that the battle lines are being drawn for the next election . |
| 12 | Although some horses will travel in horse trailers as if it is second nature to them , even without having any previous related experience ; and some horses will stand perfectly and quietly for the farrier when they are being shod for the first time ; many will not ! |
| 13 | As an added incentive , two complimentary tickets for the evening 's disco are being offered for the winning entry . |
| 14 | Every activity in the left-hand path is treated as if it were being undertaken for the first time . |
| 15 | reported that quotations were being sought for the 1993 ‘ Embalmer ’ magazines . |
| 16 | Each controversial assertion is treated as if it were being made for the first time . |
| 17 | By the beginning of 1986 , when alternative facilities were being planned for the combined residual population of both St Wulstan 's and Powick , it had been recognized that |
| 18 | In early April two young farm labourers , Valdecir Ferreira and Altair Gomes , narrowly escaped death when a mob 1,500-strong stormed and set fire to the prison where they were being held for the gory knife murder of a taxi-driver , in the state of Parana . |
| 19 | WHAT 'S BEING DONE FOR THE 11,000 DEAF AND BLIND ? |
| 20 | When the invoice comes in for payment , this is copied on to the system as well , and Caterdata first searches for the equivalent delivery note to check that Brown is being charged for the right goods . |
| 21 | The lament is being played for the old military musical structure after the study found many could not even meet the required level of 20 men each and their music was suffering . |
| 22 | My interpretation of what is going on at the present day is being saved for the next chapter , but some of the most startling results come from the latest ( and most accurately dated ) deposits . |
| 23 | Much of their repertory is being recorded for the first time ( or very nearly so ) , and it may be that some current recordings will sound exploratory , even tentative , to future generations who will have the privilege to take things further . |
| 24 | Indeed today in the High Court a petition is being presented for the compulsory winding up of the company . |
| 25 | This season a benefit dinner is being arranged for the inspirational no.8 and certainly no player deserves it more . |
| 26 | However , sponsorship is being sought for the next term and it is hoped sufficient funding will be secured to avoid a repeat fee . |
| 27 | Although he is a senior and successful Congress ( I ) figure , and is Minister of State for External Affairs , Mr Singh is being challenged for the ruling party 's nomination by the present Maharajah 's son , Vishwendra Singh . |
| 28 | I should like to take this opportunity to emphasise that the work on the Iraqi material is being done for the United Nations and the IAEA . |
| 29 | In addition , a £100 prize is being offered for the best photographs taken of these two events to be judged by the experts at the Museum . |
| 30 | Clearly a major price is being paid for the post-Heysel exclusion and Manchester United 's 1991 Cup Winners ' Cup win looks but a false dawn . |