Example sentences of "[conj] was [v-ing] a new " in BNC.

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1 What was new after 1933 in respect of these films was that they were being made for a nation that was experiencing a new politicization and by a Hollywood that was equally trying to redefine its role within the culture .
2 He had put away his Churchill and was reading a new book .
3 Since our rather unsuccessful sortie to Scotland during the winter of 1971 the Klondyke trade had revived and was bringing a new prosperity to the north west .
4 Louise had baked a pie for him and was bringing a new pair of sheets from the airing cupboard .
5 Neither therapy was enjoyed and I listened to the catalogue of side effects like a reporter who had just pierced the darkest Amazonian forest and was observing a new race for the first time .
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