Example sentences of "[adv] [v-ing] to the [noun sg] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The ‘ social optimality ’ approach can be refined to deal with the problem without necessarily resorting to the conclusion that ‘ self-interest ’ on the part of politicians and bureaucrats is proven . |
| 2 | DAVID BATTY is desperately clinging to the belief that he will be fit to face Rangers tomorrow . |
| 3 | I 'm not just referring to the kind that Pinder indulged in , but trips to the bathroom , that sort of thing . |
| 4 | It is important here to stress that it is not just hitting to the target that is foremost , but at all times moving the feet to take the ball in one bounce . |
| 5 | The party leadership of Mr Milos Jakes was still clinging to the hope that it could separate ‘ the workers ’ from ‘ the intellectuals ’ , he said . |
| 6 | The party leadership of Mr Milos Jakes was still clinging to the hope that it could separate ‘ the workers ’ from ‘ the intellectuals ’ , he said . |
| 7 | Still clinging to the maxim that work , particularly physical labour , could eclipse mental turmoil , she had gone out , determined to wrest some kind of order from the chaos of neglect . |
| 8 | It felt the cold from outside still clinging to the canvas that the man wore . |
| 9 | I 'm rapidly coming to the opinion that one large tough fish is easier to monitor in less-than-perfect conditions such as a new tank than a shoal of small stuff . |
| 10 | I 'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that this is a young man 's game . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ You know , Mr Lytham , I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that my bequest might also wait a few more years . |
| 12 | No matter how well matched Harry and Cora-Beth appeared to be , Aubrey was rapidly coming to the conclusion that Harry still harboured romantic memories of his sister . |
| 13 | And , although she was rapidly coming to the conclusion that she had made a fool of herself all down the line , she still did n't quite know how . |
| 14 | So too bad that Wilko would not give the guy a real chance — specially regarding to the stuff that that Wilko spoke when Frank signed . |
| 15 | The influence of school at this stage , with its strong socialising effect and opportunities for peer-group experience and influence , is marked ; but the experience gained in this situation will affect different children very differently according to the way that the soil has been prepared by earlier upbringing . |
| 16 | The letter concludes : ‘ In this light , you will understand that the Longleat Estate is increasingly coming to the view that the wishes and interests of the climbing community are inimitable to the interests , duties and priorities of the estate . ’ |
| 17 | She was fast coming to the conclusion that it would be impossible to be neutral about Matthew Preston . |
| 18 | He was simply responding to the fact that he knew there was bleach in the mixture . |
| 19 | Knighton is publicly sticking to the line that his offer will proceed , and that a package is being put together , but he admitted yesterday : ‘ Time is getting short . ’ |