Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] [art] [noun pl] ' [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Emily stayed quiet , treading water and wondering where the others ' breath for talking came from . |
| 2 | The referendum had been scheduled for November but had been postponed at the request of the political parties following the transitional government 's evident difficulties in drawing up a voters ' register . |
| 3 | We in the North owe him a considerable debt for the enthusiasm and perception he has shown in building up the schools ' collection of works of art now owned by the County Council . |
| 4 | ‘ We have to make sure that justice is done , that those who are guilty will be meted out the full penalty , ’ she told reporters after attending a funeral service for a pilot who died wiping out the rebels ' air support in last week 's attempt to overthrow her . |
| 5 | For the moment , he was canny enough to see the wisdom of keeping his stepson sweet , and that would not be achieved by stirring up a hornets ' nest . |
| 6 | On receiving an assurance from the guardians that they would lose no time in putting up a nurses ' home , the Minister would be prepared to recommend the Nursing Council to give its approval . |