Example sentences of "[n mass] are [v-ing] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ People are adjusting to the new exchange rates and hoping the franc devalues . ’ |
| 2 | She says , over 500 people are meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels today , to talk about disabled people 's human rights . |
| 3 | She says , over 500 people are meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels today , to talk about disabled people 's human rights . |
| 4 | If people are chatting before the formal start of the meeting , then get involved in conversation — it will warm you up . |
| 5 | Is this one of the reasons why 1 million people are missing off the electoral register ? |
| 6 | Ah , but is this only because people are suffering at the other end ? |
| 7 | These people are going into the familiar local stores where they shop and are walking out with the American dream they could never afford on a minimum wage . |
| 8 | Two cars are drawing up outside Number 17 and quite a lot of people are going in the front door . |
| 9 | Most people are rushing off the other way . |
| 10 | With the increase in public transport costs , road tax and insurance , more and more people are changing to the humble bike as an alternative form of transport . |
| 11 | Little wonder more organisations who want to retain and develop key staff are moving to the Open Business School . |
| 12 | Sainsburys say the company 's medical staff are liasing with the local council.No employees will be allowed back to work until the infection has cleared up . |