Example sentences of "[prep] [be] [v-ing] a large " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the other side of Europe , a century earlier , researches have shown the monastery of Fulda in the time of its abbot Hrabanus Maurus ( 822–42 ) to be administering a large network of parish churches . |
| 2 | ( There were thought to be 2,600 West Africans , mostly Nigerians , in territory held by the NPFL ; attacks on Ghanaians and Nigerians were reported at the beginning of September , and Taylor , who was reported to be holding a large number of foreigners hostage , declared war on the ECOMOG force early in September . ) |
| 3 | Behind him I could see my mum , Emily and Mrs Quigley , who appeared to be carrying a large sheaf of corn . |
| 4 | At its home port , it was found to be carrying a large consignment of drugs . |
| 5 | Mr Falk seems to be putting a large proportion of the blame onto doctors for failing to give him proper preventative medical care . |
| 6 | You are seen to be pulling a large load across the stage . |