Example sentences of "[v-ing] [conj] [vb -s] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'm currently making frequent trips to Poland , and there one sees a type of early capitalism developing that has a certain charm like Visconti 's movies of the Fifties . |
| 2 | The Oilbar medium is firm but mobile in handling and has a buttery smoothness which allows for delicate or robust application directly onto the painting surface . |
| 3 | Salt water is chosen as it supports your body , prevents the skin from crinkling and has a beneficial effect on the skin , joints and muscles . |
| 4 | I still watch Elwood Glover 's TV programme at noon … he sure keeps going and has a wonderful following … he is so tactful and pleasant while interviewing anyone , and women flock to his programme … so here I go to watch Elwood … and then to lunch … much love to all . |
| 5 | Edward Gage tracks down an exhibition of art devoted to dog racing and finds a winning combination |
| 6 | If your existing floor is beyond improving and needs a fresh start in life . |
| 7 | The replaceable blade has peg toothing and gives a smooth cut in green and dry wood . |
| 8 | It is characterised by a tightly controlled method of weaving , where a shuttle passing from side to side of the loom between the warp threads creates loop pile or fine velvet carpeting that has a high density with a very smooth regular surface . |
| 9 | So he has a drink , talks to the barman , starts dancing and has a good time all at the ‘ club ’ . |
| 10 | With no explanation or apology the Piccadilly line train shoots through Leicester Square station without stopping and dumps a grumpy load at Covent Garden . |
| 11 | It is , however , time consuming and requires a fair amount of practice before anything worthwhile is produced . |