Example sentences of "was [v-ing] [to-vb] up [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | How she was goin' to put up with the wee 'un 's fancy talk and fancy ways , she did n't know . |
| 2 | The German Siemens was in a stronger position in several ways ; in addition to its computer and telecommunications equipment strengths , Siemens in the late 1980S was attempting to catch up with the vertically integrated Japanese electronics companies ; it was making a major chip effort , with use by the German car industry especially in mind . |
| 3 | ‘ He said he was going to drive up to the Spaniard 's for a drink . |
| 4 | It was n't just here and now , he was part of the past and he was going to sign up for the WEA history and archaeology classes . |
| 5 | did n't realize that half the family was going to end up on the dole did we ? |
| 6 | The City was beginning to wake up to the fact that the Labour movement , all told , had a great deal of money at its disposal — especially in the pension funds of Labour-controlled local authorities . |
| 7 | Traffic was beginning to build up on the main road which bypassed Axe , and the sound of one particular car engine could be heard , becoming steadily louder as it approached her part of the lane . |
| 8 | Since when he 'd left her alone again , and Dolly was having to put up with the April breeze . |
| 9 | She was having to face up to the confusion in her : that she was married to a man she loved but there was this ‘ Boy-in-the-box ’ . ’ |
| 10 | She was trying to stand up in the pool but could n't because of the costume . |