Example sentences of "[be] [verb] [prep] [v-ing] a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Leaving aside for present purposes the polarizing of the different parts of the Party which would take place , the constitutional issue may be highlighted by examining a hypothetical House of Commons . |
2 | The editorial matter can be biased to presenting a favourable buying climate for speculative stocks . |
3 | … Whether , as a matter of expression , you say , as was said in the case of Watson v. Fram Reinforced Concrete Co . Ltd. , that this is to be explained by postulating a continuing duty , or merely projecting the relationship of duty into the future , or whether you regard it as possible to establish a breach of duty as at birth by reference to an act antecedent to the accrual of the cause of action , may be open to debate , but it has no bearing on the precise question we are called upon to answer , namely , whether the defendant owed a duty of care to the infant plaintiff . |
4 | Should preference be given to producing a smooth text with typical but semantically less precise conjunctions , or should the translator give priority to ‘ meaning ’ by opting for an equally varied array of conjunctions with precise meanings ? |
5 | Consideration should be given to charging a small fee as this has been shown to aid attendance . |
6 | Smith was of opinion that adequate protection could be given by keeping a mobile force ready , who , on warning of danger , could be swiftly moved to the danger area ; but , if police were to be billeted in the colliery , 70 would be sufficient . |
7 | The tax and accounting treatment for acquisition financing costs and goodwill might be optimised by establishing a foreign intermediate holding company ( ‘ IHC ’ ) . |
8 | If you believe in cycle theories , you could be forgiven for thinking a big one is due about now : the last big quakes have occurred in 1633 , 1703 , 1782 , 1853 and 1923 . |
9 | I have spent most of my career in two specific areas and therefore I am sure I can be forgiven for saying a special thank you and farewell to Inroads and an extra special thank you and goodbye to Roadcare . |
10 | Add to that the attempts by the Crown Estates to increase the river rent for the Lymington river and South Coast boat-owners could be forgiven for feeling a little shell-shocked . |
11 | PC computer users could be forgiven for feeling a little superior and more ‘ computer literate ’ than their Macintosh or Atari counterparts who use graphical representations of commands ( or icons ) to control their computer . |
12 | The government 's new arrangements for replacing the nice , simple Independent Living Fund are so complex that one could be forgiven for feeling a little bit confused . |
13 | There may be physical damage to the gut wall , which can be checked by taking a tiny sample and examining it under a microscope — this is known as a biopsy . |
14 | The perceived implication for the self , in undertaking assessments , can be limited by using a large sample , preferably more than 25% . |
15 | Our first priority must therefore be to work towards achieving a common understanding about the aims of in class support teaching , and then draw up clear guidelines about the implications of those aims in terms of our classroom practice . |
16 | The scales of measurement of explanatory variable and outcome must be considered before selecting a graphic type . |
17 | Asked to list the most important qualities to be considered in purchasing a new car , respondents placed fuel economy fourth on the list ( after reliability , all round vision , and accident avoidance ) , and air pollution control sixth . |
18 | The deep rich woodgrain of antique furniture can be accentuated by using a pale but warm background colour , in this case soft peach . |
19 | The problem of traffic congestion in the town should not be solved by building a major new road through this sensitive landscape in the Brecon Beacons National Park . |
20 | John Major and Chris Patten know that , if the Tories lose office , they will be blamed for fighting a negative campaign , for failing to create a Conservative vision for the nineties . |
21 | Firstly , it was not entirely unexpected that giant multinational German companies would be committed to providing a comprehensive language training service . |
22 | Her confidence was further eroded by both Patricio and Angel launching into a Hurry of Latin hysterics that all the press would be there and why should the humiliation of a certain Mendoza defeat be quadrupled by having a stupid girl on the team . |
23 | The church wishes to acquire the adjacent land ( a new site ) , apply for planning permission and subsequently sell the new site , realising a profit that may be applied in building a new church on the existing land . |
24 | There is a clear contrast here between cases of the use of serious force in self-defence , where there may be a need to act instantaneously on a hastily formed view of the situation , and sexual intercourse with another , where consent or non-consent is the essence of the crime and can be ascertained by asking a plain question of the victim . |
25 | For the fishkeeper perhaps the main advantage is that small adjustments to the lighting level can be made without buying a new control unit . |
26 | Initial enquiries should be made by sending a stamped addressed envelope marked Central Wales Steam to Flying Scotsman Services , PO Box 4472 , Lichfield , Staffordshire , WS13 6RU . |
27 | Quite simply a return can be made by paying a lesser amount today for the bill than will be repaid at maturity , 91 days in the future . |
28 | Recall first the procedure which needs to be adopted in defining a phonological variable , of disregarding linguistic contexts which do not allow variation . |
29 | Alternatively , they can be fed by adding a small pinch of malted milk powder ( e.g. Horlicks ) to the water every day . |
30 | Even up to the final days the movement of the young fish can be seen by using a strong eye-glass . |