Example sentences of "[conj] [v-ing] on [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We might , in the process , find that there is no need for in depth designing and costing on each scheme . |
| 2 | They all speak excellent English and going on last year , are so pleased to be in Britain and so appreciative of everything arranged for them that they make an easy and rewarding group to entertain . |
| 3 | The organization is infectious ; many people have joined intending to make a small , easily-managed commitment and ended up doing three or four shifts a week and taking on extra work until sometimes their whole life becomes bound up in the organization . |
| 4 | Is there anyone in the area who might consider joining us and taking on this position ? ’ |
| 5 | Part of the point of selling state businesses is to raise hard cash , and taking on more debt to fund worker buyouts in return for low or non-earning equity stakes ( which may prove to be worthless in the long run ) is not a real option for the government . |
| 6 | ( 1 ) Subject to the provisions of these Rules , a body corporate may carry on business consisting of the provision of professional services such as are provided by individuals practising as solicitors or by multi-national partnerships provided that before commencing any such business such body corporate shall have been recognised by the Council as being a suitable body to undertake the provision of such services and provided that at all times while carrying on such business it remains so recognised . |
| 7 | We should consider whether taking on this role , in a context of inadequate overall expenditure , might not increase our administrative workload and the level of stress from our clinical work and adversely affect our relationships with our patients , our staff , and each other . |