Example sentences of "[modal v] be [v-ing] they [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | it must be costing them a fortune , when every time they move , they alter 'ouse , they decorate and put new carpets down and furniture |
| 2 | By moving out of the way , we 'll be giving them a clear run . |
| 3 | Would you tell them that I 'll be giving them a ring between half past six and quarter past seven . |
| 4 | Sooner or later , you 'll be paying them a visit ( see Chapter 4 on choosing subjects and class options ) . |
| 5 | If you could tell your clients that they 're on a very sticky wicket here and that I wo n't be the only woman journalist who 's utterly repulsed , you 'll be doing them a service ! |
| 6 | ‘ I 'll be doing 'em a favour — magazines pay a pittance anyway . |
| 7 | The ‘ opposition ’ governors imagine themselves to be more important than they really are ; they have state , not federal , responsibilities ; their comments on federal matters should therefore not be regarded as of primary importance ; and , if they were reported fully at all times , this would be giving them a greater prominence in national affairs than they deserve . |
| 8 | I shall be sending them a donation in appreciation of this service and if any other walkers in the Lakes read this , perhaps they too might like to help . |
| 9 | Following a long and hard season for its own loco 's Sydney and No. 24 the Broadland Line will be giving them a well earned rest for the next couple of weeks . |