Example sentences of "[det] [noun] were [adv] [v-ing] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was not long before some researchers were also reporting dream recalls following other non-REM sleep awakenings , and a lively controversy began on the question of whether night-time dreaming is confined to REM sleep , or whether it may be continuous through all sleep stages . |
| 2 | And this band were just getting encore after f***ing encore ; it was really good stuff , a real grunge-fest . |
| 3 | The students in this respect were merely showing support for the official position and expressing their patriotism , but they went too far in their protest action . |
| 4 | These kids were obviously pursuing success and they were sinking inordinate amounts of energy , week in , week out , into their efforts . |
| 5 | Tim Haggie , of Latimer Hinks 's commercial department , said more clients were now needing specialist advice on European matters . |
| 6 | More changes were now taking place and further pilots were rested . |
| 7 | However David Blackmore , local representative of the Keep Sunday Special campaign , said more and more councils were now taking action against Sunday opening , including , in Essex , Colchester and Braintree . |
| 8 | It appeared that The Smiths thought they had given enough exposure to James and that Factory were now taking advantage of the situation . |
| 9 | This lightning campaign undertaken in the depths of winter while most people were still celebrating Christmas had the desired effect . |