Example sentences of "begin [to-vb] [subord] the [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once we have separated the question of obligation from that of responsibility , we naturally begin to wonder whether the debate about the scope of contractual obligations has been confused by an inappropriate amalgamation of the issues . |
| 2 | On the basis of evidence from a number of studies of small-scale societies , Mewett ( 1982 ) has suggested that class differences begin to emerge as the proportion of multiplex relationships declines , multiplexity being an important characteristic of a closeknit type of network structure . |
| 3 | Within months the party began to self-destruct as the pace of reforms became too much for the Left , and for Mr Lange , to stomach . |
| 4 | Of course , most of them thrive on it , but many people are beginning to wonder if the rewards for having power , and being able to influence others , are worth the costs , especially in terms of family relationships . |
| 5 | Liberal opinion began to waver as the extent of the violence was revealed on newsreels , on television , in Paris Match , across the globe . |
| 6 | After a few minutes , her eyes began to close as the lack of sleep caught up with her , and she began to doze off . |
| 7 | It is only our more ambivalent age , engaged in the very last mopping-up of the great wet waste which challenged our ancestors , which has begun to question whether the price of progress has been too high . |