Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] [was/were] [v-ing] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the way out , a policeman told him about the tragedy that was unfolding at the far end of the ground . |
| 2 | Maybe the local gossip that was going at the time . |
| 3 | Erm I 'm not saying that er there were n't problems in security and using public transport and fear of using public transport after dark , but we were quite surprised that compared with the rest of the U K it was erm not acceptable but it gave us an indication on , on where to go from there on , erm and also I think er the important factor that in the lower in Strathclyde that we 've actually consulted women in terms of er what they want and what they need er in the transport world erm in public transport and that 's not lip service we 've actually had discussions groups and that information has been fed into the large erm public transport review that were undertaking at the present time . |
| 4 | There was no immediate sign of an answer , but after Creggan had given up any hope of a reply and was looking at the path lights beginning to come on in the Park outside the Zoo there was a subtle shift of talons in Slorne 's cage , a gentle shift of wings , the swiftest of meek glances , and Creggan , too late to catch the look full on , yet sensed that in her mute way Slorne was saying ‘ Yes , oh yes , you were right to predict her return ’ This knowledge that another eagle there believed his prediction had been right gave Creggan comfort in those first weeks in the Cages . |
| 5 | He had pulled the band of material that passed for a skirt up around her waist and was tugging at the top of her tights . |
| 6 | Debriefed in fine detail by Donleavy and DIA agent Neal Miller , largely to see what could be done to patch up a new link with the Asmar network , Coleman was told to keep the video gear pending a resolution of ‘ this goddamn DEA fuck-up ’ and to take charge of Syrian George , who , as it happened , had arrived two days earlier on his J-1 visa and was staying at the International House on the University of Alabama campus . |
| 7 | It was also to be a welcoming home for John and Angela , who had come down to watch the final round and were staying at the Bell Hotel . |
| 8 | Then she did get me an appointment with this new clinic that was opening at the hospital , but it was too late . |
| 9 | Temptation proved too strong one night when there were some naval cadets in the audience who threw flowers and chocolates up to the troupe and were waiting at the stage door after the show . |
| 10 | Doggett had taken out his own glass and was staring at the French . |
| 11 | Emily had turned onto her back to save her strength and was staring at the sun . |