Example sentences of "[be] [v-ing] on [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We just thought we 'd better come and explain what had been going on last night . ’ |
| 2 | Its Market is unquestionably one of the best in Wales with designated market days being Wednesdays and Saturdays , but Fridays are taking on increasing importance . |
| 3 | Having reluctantly cleared me of the charge of indulging in orgies with my entire sales force , you seem to have got it into your head that Lexy and I are carrying on some kind of affair . |
| 4 | They started by working on a property while they were carrying on other employment , and then turning that property into hotel accommodation . |
| 5 | Gloriously obliv oblivious of what 's going on next door , it could be a huge substructure , deregulation the new in thing . |
| 6 | But what they were thinking of doing is taking on another person who could file plans away in the plan room once the , once sort of the midmorning rush of visitors had been cleared in , in Hudson House reception . |
| 7 | The role of ‘ Shipping Manager ’ is taking on unprecedented importance in the headquarter buildings of major manufacturers . |
| 8 | I suppose it 's really proof of what er the approach that North Yorkshire County Council is taking on this issue because nothing is is as simple a as it seems . |
| 9 | This Minton did , afterwards taking Tindle back to Hamilton Terrace where his large picture , The Death of Nelson , still in progress , was hanging on one wall . |
| 10 | Observers suggested that Azerbaijan 's military action was taking on renewed force following the victory of nationalist leader Abulfez Elchibey in presidential elections [ see p. 38976 ] . |
| 11 | If TI did produce a good underwriting result , one would question whether TI was taking on any risk ? |
| 12 | It 's er the title song is er and the second version which is a remix version which I 've done , which I was working on last night . |