Example sentences of "[det] [n mass] are [v-ing] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | And The Times reported a shortage in kidneys for transplants because fewer people are dying on the roads-The figures for accidents in Greater London tell a different story . |
| 2 | These people are going into the familiar local stores where they shop and are walking out with the American dream they could never afford on a minimum wage . |
| 3 | And yet these species are vanishing at the rate of one every half hour , before we can even identify and research them . |
| 4 | A. Our experience shows that many people are looking at the possibilities of working in this area and , therefore , with rules of supply and demand being what they are , a language ability is almost essential . |
| 5 | In exactly the same way , too many people are looking into the mind of the homosexual rather than considering the repugnance that is caused to millions of decent people all over the country … . |
| 6 | ‘ We 're not at a checkpoint at the moment , ’ says Spill , ‘ but the P5 will be there before we reach the next one … and many people are waiting for the P5 before deciding whether to go to the R4000 . |
| 7 | How many people are working in the field ? |
| 8 | Will my hon. Friend please look into the matter because those people are living off the system that they seek to destroy with their bombs and bullets ? |
| 9 | Types of occupation have altered , although farming is the predominant industry , and more people are commuting from the parish . |
| 10 | More people are living in the Thames Valley region and rely on rivers . |
| 11 | More people are living in the countryside and in new towns than ever before . |
| 12 | The increased number of sailings and competitive pricing means more people are turning to the ferries for their journeys to Britain . |
| 13 | With the increase in public transport costs , road tax and insurance , more and more people are changing to the humble bike as an alternative form of transport . |
| 14 | Most people are rushing off the other way . |