Example sentences of "[modal v] [be] going on [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Something must be going on in the black box labelled ‘ consumer ’ . |
| 2 | And that takes us to the question of what it is that might be going on behind the screen — a question which leads not only forward and to Ulysses and beyond , but backwards , into a reconsideration of Dubliners and The Portrait of the Artist . |
| 3 | He does n't know of the possibly criminal activities which may be going on under the cover of the Ingard group — and I can t at present discuss such matters with him . |
| 4 | She said although yesterday 's Drinkwise Day was a focus to promote awareness of sensible drinking levels the campaign would be going on throughout the year . |
| 5 | Gill will be going on to the Namarroi area to take part in an evaluation with the CCM . |
| 6 | ‘ Danny will be going on about the fair all night now , ’ said David as the bus disappeared through the factory gates , then as they turned away he asked , ‘ Are you on duty tomorrow ? ’ |
| 7 | And who can say what will be going on by the time you read these words ? |
| 8 | That is inevitable when we are dealing with official bodies , but please be assured that a lot of work will be going on behind the scenes . |