Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] the [noun] while " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since he continued at the same time to deny any intention to stand , the letter seemed designed to test the ground while adding to the ferment in the parliamentary party — especially among those MPs sitting in vulnerable , marginal seats . |
| 2 | Men tried to burn the distaffs while the women tried to stop them by throwing buckets of water . |
| 3 | I ca n't , ’ Isabel stammered , not wanting to leave the hall while Guy was there . |
| 4 | was flashed to all mobile units across the city — with the added instruction that no attempt was to be made to stop the car while the driver 's life was being threatened . |
| 5 | Two major producers — General Motors and Autolatina — came to dominate the sector while minimising their risks by building closer links with local component suppliers . |
| 6 | The exchange of dissimilar things in the patron-client relationship occurs because the patron offers the qualities that accrue to his superior status , that is , power and influence to help the client while , in return , the latter contributes support and esteem . |
| 7 | I then proceeded by recording a keystroke macro — that is I used the Record option on the Macros section of the Tools menu , typed in the filename BLOCKCNT into the dialog box that appeared and ran through steps needed to perform the task while the macro recorder was on . |
| 8 | At night , when Veronica is being washed in the kitchen sink , John repeats his performance but more half-heartedly because he really prefers to watch the TV while playing with his toys . |
| 9 | And I 'm going to hold the top while I show you . |
| 10 | Provolone is always made in unusual barrel shapes and tied in cords , which are then used to hang the cheese while it is maturing . |
| 11 | He had to swear to obey the rules while diligently instructing the children and any others who may come to him ‘ in grammar and other human doctrine ’ , but must not read to them ‘ any corrupt or reprobate books ’ . |
| 12 | ‘ Lord , do you wish to question the children while they are detained — ’ |
| 13 | Saddam Hussein reportedly refused to consider the matter while under " political and media pressure " . |
| 14 | ‘ I was on a cruise liner , ’ Lucy said absently , continuing to study the menu while her mind raced through all the angles . |
| 15 | He would have to bind the boy while he slept , for in time he would have to sleep . |
| 16 | Try to experience the pose while you draw it . |
| 17 | Try to experience the pose while you draw it . |
| 18 | I suppose I 'll 'ave to get the supper while you go back and comb the nits out of her hair . |
| 19 | Part of this confusion occurs because , particularly in early centuries , authors were allowed to visit the printers while their books were being run off and to make alterations . |
| 20 | All men were the same , of course : they all liked to hold the floor while the womenfolk listened respectfully , but then you 'd think a Turk would be more interesting . |
| 21 | GREENWAYS are being developed to improve the environment while making the most effective use of existing road space , particularly for pedestrians , cyclists , ‘ bus passengers and essential commercial traffic . |
| 22 | Outdoors , he continued to carry the picture while walking bipedally , and he headed directly for the gorilla quarters which were located near the adult-ape house on a hill behind the language lab . |
| 23 | Mike had been ringing the cottage trying to finalise the matter while we were in Bruges . |
| 24 | Equally interesting is his recollection of wanting Gooch as his vice-captain in the Caribbean in '81 after Willis was repatriated : Lord 's insisted on Miller : the situation at selection meetings , when Miller had to leave the room while his inclusion or otherwise was discussed , was , ‘ farcical ’ . |
| 25 | Lock forward Bayfield had to leave the pitch while playing for Northampton after suffering an asthma attack . |
| 26 | An eight-span steel-arched road bridge is to be built over it and a channel is being dug to divert the river while the work is underway . |
| 27 | There was this rather famous instance where he had to scrub the floor while Pamela and I were having a long and involved discussion , but I was told that people could n't take their eyes off him . |
| 28 | This also develops technical skills as the pupils learn to use the microcomputer while carrying out the project . |
| 29 | ‘ Anyways , I know that you still wan na ask 'bout a thousand other questions — do n't need imminence for that — but you need to use the facilities while I 'm here , and then I got to go hunting to keep the guys off my case . ’ |
| 30 | A wrap of plastic tape is advised to protect the hands while cutting with a screwing action . |