Example sentences of "[adv] [subord] [v-ing] in [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | And we need more policemen living in Barnard Castle , rather than travelling in from Darlington , which a big proportion of them do . |
2 | But quite clearly this is a more expensive use of beds in residential establishments , when people simply come in for a matter of days or week or two weeks , rather than coming in on a permanent basis . |
3 | It is always best to dip a toe in the water first , rather than plunging in with a programme of hopefully helpful ideas for the improvement of her life and comfort . |
4 | Its effect is clear-you get what you want , what you think is right , rather than falling in with other people 's views . |
5 | ‘ Do you ever wish you 'd farmed rather than going in for horses ? ’ |
6 | As well as cashing in on the publicity , Hughes hoped the judge might be persuaded to grant Mitchum parole or postpone his jail term — if it came to that — until he had finished the film . |