Example sentences of "[v-ing] in [adj] [noun] [pron] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When a vehicle is being weighed , the weigher should satisfy himself that all the wheels are on the plate and clear of the surround , and that no person is on the vehicle or the plate , or interfering in any way which might affect the weighing , and the engine must be switched off . |
| 2 | But what is life like for people living in rural areas who ca n't afford a car ? |
| 3 | looking in one direction you might imagine yourself in Greenland ; another , and you gazed down upon a nest of' mill chimneys . |
| 4 | In each case the land has been exploited far beyond its true potential — out of dire necessity during the Wars , and now for blind greed and short-term gain resulting in vast surpluses which can not be eaten or sold . |
| 5 | Oral explanations and discussion may convey a meaning and a depth lacking in written explanation which may tend to be accepted at an uncritical and somewhat superficial level . |
| 6 | If you 're lacking in self- confidence you may , do n't want , you do n't wan na get other people 's views and meekness impose them . |
| 7 | While ideal for touring , when flying in close formation you ca n't put in rapid throttle adjustments without first pushing in the centre button . |
| 8 | A : Obviously , I have personal feelings against Rottweilers , but I 'm calling for a total ban or muzzling in public places which should be extended to Dobermans and German Shepherds . |
| 9 | Talking around the subject and not coming directly to the point ; saying in 30 words what might equally be said in 10 . |
| 10 | How dare you do thing like that , you know , you 're sort of , you , you just ca n't , you 're almost beside yourself , as you 're trying to use up all that adrenaline , all that energy that 's poured into your body as you try to help that child across the road , knowing in actual fact you ca n't . |
| 11 | A person drafting terms for a business dealing in any goods which might be regarded as falling into this category should bear in mind the R & B Customs Brokers decision , and the Consumer Transactions ( Restriction on Statements ) Order and draft any exclusions so as to avoid the commission of an offence under the order . |
| 12 | I accept that in arguing in this way one must be aware of the general objections which socialists are likely to raise . |
| 13 | The cost of interbank deposits is crucial to setting base rates , as additional deposits are obtained by borrowing in this market it can be seen that LIBOR represents the marginal cost of funds to the clearing banks . |
| 14 | I 'm hoping in some way we can stop it happening again . |
| 15 | There was a seat against a sunny back wall , and I would come upon the couple sitting there looking out over the garden and their handiwork , planning in quiet voices what should be done next , the next moves . |