Example sentences of "[conj] [v-ing] [to-vb] at [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In particular I would like to know about your own background rather than having to guess at this while reading about a set of fictional characters . |
| 2 | The high heels of Mrs Stych 's new , mink-trimmed bootees were now sinking into the Frizzell lawn and threatening to snap at any moment , so she knew she must be quick . |
| 3 | Robyn has a vivid mental image of the girl before her , now so pleasantly and comfortably dressed , sheathed in latex and nylon , the full fetishistic ensemble of brassiere , knickers , suspender belt and stockings with which the lingerie industry seeks to truss the female body , and having to parade at some fashion show in front of leering men and hardfaced women from department stores . |
| 4 | Writing the software was somewhat tedious , but having to work at this level did help the designers to get away from preconceptions about interaction which they might have had if they had been working within the input/output facilities provided by a conventional mini or mainframe operating system ( for example , that it needs a RETURN to terminate user input or that the operating system can properly handle the echoing of characters to the terminal ) . |
| 5 | ‘ Though if he 's not selected , I shall downgrade him and Sally Newcombe will ride him because continuing to compete at that level is such an emotional strain on him ’ . |