Example sentences of "[v-ing] [verb] [pers pn] of the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Further to our telephone conversation last week , I am writing to inform you of the changes of circumstances concerning the above policy , which I had completely forgotten to do , and for which I apologize . |
| 2 | Anglo-Welsh is attempting to deprive you of the opportunity to benefit from our excellent prospects . |
| 3 | So , too , had Hawke 's own navigating officer , who having warned him of the dangers was firmly told : ‘ You have done your duty in this remonstrance ; you are now to obey my orders . |
| 4 | ‘ What pains me is that you took the opportunity when I was sick unto death to steal Prince Edward 's heart from me , ’ she said to Joan , having informed her of the plan . |
| 5 | She leaned forward to address Simmons intending to remind him of the reason for her visit to the college , but he began to speak . |
| 6 | As he stood at the door trying to persuade her of the importance of other more pressing political issues , one of her cats shot out of the door , into the road and under the wheels of a passing lorry . |
| 7 | On May 18th 60 members had a long session with Howard Pastor , the White House head of congressional liaison , trying to convince him of the need for further cuts . |
| 8 | After a long few seconds Karelius said , ‘ I can see it 's no use trying to convince you of the way I feel . |
| 9 | While he talked with Atkins , writes Walker , ‘ Norma and Dulcie were symbolically , sitting at the stern , neither of the men thinking to tell them of the course they were plotting . ’ |