Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] [v-ing] at [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sleep can be defined as a period of reduced consciousness usually occurring at night , during which most body functions are slow or inactive . |
| 2 | He had said ‘ we ’ , which heartened McAllister enormously but also meant that she must try to justify his confidence , and not let him down ; he must not think her a fine lady only playing at life — she meant to do her share , and yet try not to hinder him . |
| 3 | Grandparents were observed supporting parents , the other parent usually remaining at home for work or family reasons . |
| 4 | But Frances never neglects Joanne , the only child still living at home . |
| 5 | She came down to Riverside with me , watched as we rehearsed then followed me into the loo and gave me a blow job — something I just was n't used to as a 17-year-old grammar school boy still living at home with his mum and dad . |
| 6 | Kangaroo rats and spring-hares use their holes , as the tortoise does , to shelter from the heat ; hyaenas and wolves as nurseries ; badgers and armadillos as dormitories in which to slumber during the day after foraging at night ; and mice and rabbits as sanctuaries where they are beyond the reach of most of their enemies . |
| 7 | For if the station is seen as cathedral or chapel , it can also be seen to possess in its heyday a Bible every bit as imposing and sometimes even as impenetrable as the Authorized Version ( Bradshaw ) , incense ( steam ) , and liturgical chanting ( ‘ The train now standing at platform 3 is … ’ , |
| 8 | But all one feels is a talented adjunct desperately grabbing at officer status . ’ |
| 9 | All studies were done in her own time mostly working at home on correspondence courses or attending the Central College of Commerce in Glasgow . |
| 10 | With the graphics visualisation market apparently booming at present , PV says it expects the company to report an increase in profits this year of $19.3m , up $2.5m from the previous year 's $16.8m . |