Example sentences of "[subord] [v-ing] it [adv] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The soundproofing between its three sections is excellent and helped enormously by the fact that the PA system drops sound down from the ceiling rather than pushing it out from the front . |
| 2 | This means that in most cases it is more likely to be a matter of relaxing the forward pressure to allow the aircraft to level out rather than pulling it out with a positive backward pressure on the stick . |
| 3 | But it must be equally obvious that during spells of prolonged rain the rabbits are much more likely to stay underground in the warmth and security of their burrow systems rather than braving it out in the open and being constantly soaked . |
| 4 | Naturally we will exercise discretion , but we wish to make the sharing of information normal , rather than leaving it up to the client to make the case for access . |
| 5 | NORTH Sea oil costs could be reduced by a novel plan to build and test subsea production equipment at onshore sites rather than hooking it up on the seabed . |
| 6 | In what circumstances is it appropriate for a Convention to prescribe a conflicts rule in relation to an issue rather than settling it directly by a substantive rule ? |
| 7 | Black pepper is a proper and good inclusion , because stirring it in to a hot dish a few minutes before serving releases wonderful flavour . |
| 8 | The snake grabs a snail and while holding it firmly with the teeth on its upper jaw , it pushes its lower into the shell opening . |
| 9 | Even if access to data is restricted through the use of passwords when calling it up from the computer , it is often felt that data are not secure and confidentiality may be breached . |
| 10 | It is generally much easier simply to let cut material fall with this kind of work , but remember that clearing up every scrap afterwards is just as important as cutting it off in the first place . |
| 11 | Long skirts with splits look good — choose one with a slit at the back or a discreet side slit , and when trying it on in the changing room , look at yourself sitting down . |
| 12 | Long skirts with splits look good — choose one with a slit at the back or a discreet side slit , and when trying it on in the changing room , look at yourself sitting down . |