Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [v-ing] [prep] [art] [det] " in BNC.

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1 Rather than focusing on a few substances which are painted in lurid colours , the specialists say , the goal should be a workplace free of compulsive chemical use of all kinds .
2 In the case of the curious ‘ rodent-run ’ display , it is as if the bird is running away and hiding at the same time .
3 Add the oil very carefully , drop by drop , beating in between each drop to avoid curdling until about a quarter has been added , then mix in the rest , pouring it in slowly and beating at the same time .
4 His move towards contracting led to his being awarded the contract for the Llanidloes and Newtown Railway in 1855 , reaching his home village a year later and passing within a few yards of his first contract , the iron bridge .
5 Belinda listened on tenterhooks to one side of the discussion as Tom somehow managed to present his case forcefully while driving at the same time .
6 Science International certainly ranged widely during its first week , as well as getting across a few simple principles .
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