Example sentences of "[adj] [adv] [conj] [v-ing] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The time was just after 9.30 p.m. and beginning to get dusk . |
| 2 | ‘ I have heard him criticising his players as not good enough and trying to rationalise their situation to dampen expectations back home . |
| 3 | Such theories lead logically to leaving older people alone rather than attempting to improve the quality of their lives through continued social engagement . |
| 4 | An unemployed lift engineer 's mate , Darren Webb , 25 , of Colchester , also appreciated the opportunity to talk to people about the various training and job schemes available rather than having to rely on leaflets . |
| 5 | They returned to the house , keeping close together and trying to look brave . |
| 6 | Unless you are enormously determined , it is far better to make small changes and build upon them , tackling one area at a time before you go on to the next rather than trying to lose weight , give up smoking , avoid alcohol and set yourself a punishing exercise regime all at once . |