Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] [adv prt] [adv] [to-vb] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Beyond the houses the lane became a rough track crossing a bridge towards the forestry development , climbing up through the young trees of the forestry and out on to open country towards the summit of Shunner Fell , where , after much bog-trotting and splashing about , we hit the line of ash palings that had been laid down here to stop further erosion of the Pennine Way but which had very largely sunk into the bog . |
| 2 | He knew that he had been brought down specially to hear that , but it seemed to have nothing to do with him . |
| 3 | Indeed , the excavation should be at least 15 cm ( 6 in ) larger than the finished pool to allow for a generous layer of concrete , and the soil should be rammed down tightly to prevent any subsidence and ensure a firm base ( Fig. 3a ) . |
| 4 | The contamination level had to be brought down dramatically to achieve full capacity sales . |
| 5 | A new international laboratory might be set up elsewhere to pursue related physics with different machines . |
| 6 | Application clusters can be set up permanently to meet individual needs . |
| 7 | We recognise that quality is important to you , so in-depth inspections are being carried out now to identify those places which take a pride in their higher standards — be it a small B&B or a large hotel . |
| 8 | A long-net is staked out horizontally to dry each morning after it has been used . |
| 9 | Gordon Fenton , the Bank 's Community Affairs Manager said , ‘ Our Community Fund was set up specifically to help skilled and committed bodies , both professional and voluntary , to make even more of their skills and enthusiasm . |