Example sentences of "[pron] be carrying out an " in BNC.
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| 1 | The police , who were carrying out an operation to recover illegal arms in Muhajir-populated areas , opened fire on the crowd which included women and children , many of whom carried copies of the Quran on their heads in a traditional sign of protest . |
| 2 | We are carrying out an autopsy on his wife and children , but as yet … ’ |
| 3 | Although we are carrying out an extensive programme of regional visits , neither my right hon. and learned Friend nor myself , alas , plan to visit Basildon in the immediate future . |
| 4 | The spokesman added : ‘ We are carrying out an investigation and the relevant authorities have been informed . ’ |
| 5 | Ward 's voice was flat as though he were carrying out an official enquiry . |