Example sentences of "[pers pn] [adv] be [v-ing] [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps I should start by telling you something I 'll not be talking about and that is the subject of financial resources and how Lynda 's getting on in her discussions with chief secretary , I do n't suppose that comes to you as any surprise but I shall I not be talking on that but let me say that we remain committed strongly to a substantial aid programme which as far as possible is directed towards the poorest countries . |
| 2 | What she longed to ask him was : ‘ Have I ever been missing for any time , Steve ? |
| 3 | Can you really be reneging on that vow , merely because a connected case is being investigated by the Inspector ? ’ |
| 4 | We really are waiting for some key data on how and so on which we sha n't know until March so I think that is going to condition our er next consideration but your comment on that . |
| 5 | It would note be surprising if they were enjoying themselves because everyone likes puzzles that are pitched at the right level ; but could they also be soaking in such GCSE-endangered basics as valency , formula , and molecular weight ? |
| 6 | The adpeople 's nostalgic remoulding of this period attempted to persuade Britain 's youth that it really was hankering for those wholesome , innocent , optimistic times when guys courted gals with dignity , respect and slick-back haircuts . |