Example sentences of "[adv] [v-ing] [adv] an " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the other side of the coin you might find a child who is experiencing such difficulties in his learning that the first line of attack must be in , in terms of perhaps producing just an improvement of his base level of learning , so that the next step can be taken . |
| 2 | However , an improvement in the economic environment is still expected in 1993 and an end to the decline in total construction work available , so bringing about an expected modest growth in our workload towards the end of 1993 . |
| 3 | Cutting down on training , together with a natural apprehension , may make sleep a little harder to come by in the last few days , so staying up an extra hour may actually help . |
| 4 | In pre-Big Bang times there existed a widespread belief that the then existing regulatory framework was not only propping up an inefficient system but that it was also outmoded and fast becoming inadequate for the protection of investors . |
| 5 | The child who is cast in role as abbot of the cathedral is not identifying with some fictitious character called ‘ Abbot ’ , he is merely taking on an abbot 's function vis-à-vis the situation of being in charge of other people in the community , just as the football captain in a game is not playing a ‘ character ’ of a football captain , he is functioning in the required role of being in charge of his team . |
| 6 | ‘ I 'm not really writing yet , just roughing out an idea . |
| 7 | They watched their mum making suet dumplings for the stew which , in the iron cauldron on the hob above the glowing range fire , was already giving off an aroma that was a delight to anyone 's nose on a winter evening . |
| 8 | The Cabriolet was already taking on an adaptable demeanour , but when I hit the distortion channel things became serious ; these humbuckers are capable of some pretty heavy stuff . |
| 9 | Probably publicans were just carrying on an old tradition of involvement in popular sports . |
| 10 | Thousands were still eking out an existence in China 's desolate border regions , their sacrifices and hardships almost forgotten in the new era of reform . |
| 11 | Usually picking up an agent from one of the occupied countries , or taking one out . |
| 12 | A discipline devoted to finding out the causes of crime in order that it may be stopped was , they pointed out , uncritically taking up an ideologically committed , conservative stance . |
| 13 | Community development has to do with communities assuming greater control over their own lives and with people , both individually and collectively taking up an increased decision-making role in social life . |
| 14 | There is nevertheless still floating around an idea for a kind of multidisciplinary partnership , called the Bangemann proposal . |
| 15 | In Lorenzo the Magnificent 's anniversary year , this publisher is also bringing out an edition of the inventory of the entire Medici residence taken on the great ruler 's death , L'inventario in morte di Lorenzo il Magnifico , edited by M. Spallanzani and G. Gaeta Bertelà . |
| 16 | Many observers from national radio societies were attached to official delegations and , according to the W5Y1 Report , more than 100 radio amateurs from about 40 countries were among the delegates , clearly demonstrating how an early interest in amateur radio can lead to success in a telecommunications career . |
| 17 | Entomology was also taking on an economic role as its application to pest control became evident . |
| 18 | But it does apply to endowment policies and , since many good-value mortgage offers depend on you also taking out an endowment policy , FIMBRA registration is important . |
| 19 | Belgian-born Dr Michel Pacque , who first carried out tests of ivermectin with workers in a rubber plantation in Liberia over several years , is now taking up an appointment as consultant for Sight Savers ( Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind ) in West Africa with the task of organizing regular supplies . |
| 20 | Police are now carrying out an investigation . |
| 21 | This second misfortune seemed to revive her memories of the earlier time when she had been carrying his child and had been given to understand that her husband had been simultaneously carrying on an affair with some young army chauffeuse . |
| 22 | It had been a long time since she had had to stop herself simply blowing away an enemy that she found herself unable to either maim or restrain . |
| 23 | ‘ Caroline and I were simply arguing over an appropriate bedtime for you . ’ |
| 24 | Consistently keeping up an outward appearance of beauty can be a strain , and even a repression of other forces which need expression . |
| 25 | One day Harry comes into the office silently holding up an advance copy of one of the professional journals . |
| 26 | The salesperson first agrees that what the buyer is saying is sensible and reasonable , before then putting forward an alternative point of view . |
| 27 | Surrounding the pool the ground has been levelled and floored with a combination of timber slices and gravel , again building up an interesting texture that is both cost-effective and easy to maintain . |
| 28 | To consolidate this success the railway is currently carrying out an extensive passenger survey to find out where its existing customers come from and what they think of the railway . |
| 29 | Thus it is currently carrying out an environmental audit which will guide its policies in future on such matters as the use of energy , water purification , and fertilisers . |
| 30 | The Department of Health and Social Services Inspectorate is currently carrying out an investigation into the case . |