Example sentences of "and [v-ing] [pers pn] [to-vb] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ This is all quite fascinating , ’ he said , drawing his umbrella from his starsuit and using it to point at the terminal entrance . |
| 2 | Giving the ladies three courtesy shots and allowing them to play off the front tees . |
| 3 | This can be accomplished by wisely releasing the creative potential of individual employees and empowering them to contribute to the goals of the corporation . |
| 4 | Eight days later , Scott received an official letter approving the design of the India Office and instructing him to proceed with the working drawings . |
| 5 | We praise you , O God , that the light of Christ shines amidst the darkness of our world and that the darkness has not overcome it ; and we pray that his light may shine more and more into our own lives , illuminating our minds with the knowledge of the truth and enabling us to walk in the way of holiness and love ; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord , |
| 6 | " Look there , " whispered Paul , draping his arms around the shoulders of both American boys and turning them to face across the street . |
| 7 | A notice apologising for keeping visitors waiting and inviting them to look at the booklets adds the finishing touch . |
| 8 | I 'm thinking of telling my mum what I done and telling her to go to the doctor and tell the doctor that I 'm doing stupid things and that , to get me put away . |