Example sentences of "[conj] is [v-ing] [to-vb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it is a valuable addition to the growing volume of news from Tibet that is helping to undermine the brutal occupation of this tragic region . |
| 2 | In a show of unity rarer than a dodo sighting , the US Big Six have issued a joint statement of position in an attempt to focus attention on the ‘ epidemic of litigation ’ that is beginning to threaten the very existence of many American firms . |
| 3 | The chances are they are not going to be changed again in a hurry and to saddle ourselves with something that is going to allow the development and perpetuation of something which most of us hero would call bad and unacceptable practice in care of the elderly with dementia , would be a totally retrograde step . |
| 4 | It is not the branding iron or the hypodermic needle that is going to make the most impression on the horse at these times , but our own behaviour , and how we go about it . |
| 5 | Asked by an exit pollster which way he had cast his vote , he replied : ‘ I voted for the party that is going to run the country for the next five years . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ We have found something that is going to revolutionise the archaeological interpretations of Peru 's ancient civilisations . |
| 7 | Though a diligent search of the green mist that is starting to hide the larch branches fails to find a listening hen , he presumably knows what he is doing . |
| 8 | Backbenchers also noted , and liked , the political populism that is starting to become the Major hallmark — good news for the football-watching , pipe-smoking , beer-drinking man on a modest income , less good news for directors with free flats and swanky company cars . |
| 9 | The company also saw nearly a halving of complaints against it and is hoping to widen the number of people using meters . |
| 10 | But Ince insists he is fit and is hoping to get the nod from manager Graham Taylor for his 10th full cap . |
| 11 | The 21-year-old , who has competed in the Luton and Brussels marathons , has been in constant training since October and is hoping to complete the course in under three hours . |
| 12 | The interim award was won by Bishopsgate Investment Management , which ran the Mirror Group scheme and is seeking to recover the missing millions . |
| 13 | John Stephens is aware of this expense and is aiming to have the new computer ready to fulfil this function any time now . |
| 14 | According to chief executive Michael Warburg , it is also running ‘ a tighter ship to keep costs under control ’ , and is trying to improve the company 's image by ensuring that software and services are delivered and implemented on time . |
| 15 | Unix System Laboratories Inc is taking the initiative with the mass market/commercial issue and is trying to persuade the industry to stage a concentrated show of force at Comdex this fall . |
| 16 | The defence ministry is pursuing what it calls ‘ administrative ’ control over them , and is trying to win the loyalty of the troops serving at the missile sites . |
| 17 | But as a manager he 's come up the hard way and is burning to make the point that little guys get no favours . |
| 18 | Cyril Reenan sold the tape to a newspaper for six thousand pounds , but he says he regrets ever recording it and is going to give the money to charity . |
| 19 | erm is going to make certain clarifications which we 'll start with and is going to introduce the report and then to give some explanations . |
| 20 | But there must be more to say about a fire which caused a national disaster , destroyed part of the British heritage and is going to cost the taxpayer a fortune . |
| 21 | Most Conservatives admit that Government housing policy is a nightmare and a nonsense and is failing to meet the needs of people for decent affordable housing . |
| 22 | The department decided that it would not be politic for private companies to own plutonium and is negotiating to purchase the stocks . |
| 23 | The bank is planning a European and American roadshow on April 28 and is negotiating to become the first Portuguese company with a full overseas listing on one of the American stock exchanges . |
| 24 | poisoner who kills one of his nieces for profit after effecting an insurance on her life , and is planning to do the same to her sister , but is foiled by the cunning of the dead girl 's lover , Meltham , assisted by Mr Sampson , the manager of a City insurance office . |
| 25 | The question then arises as to whether human activity has exacerbated and is continuing to exacerbate the drought process and whether it can be mitigated by better land management . |
| 26 | Smith , a former Davis and Kings Cup player , currently coaches 5 players but is looking to expand the size of his squad with the help of sponsorship . |