Example sentences of "[prep] [be] [v-ing] on [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The sub-text is often : ‘ I 've no desire whatsoever to be speaking on this phone to anyone . ’ |
| 2 | The White House seems to be counting on this . |
| 3 | What was decided there was to be binding on all . |
| 4 | Under the relevant agreements , the directors usually make the adjustment , and if there is any doubt or dispute arising in respect of the adjustment the matter is referred to the auditors to certify an adjustment which is fair and reasonable in their view , to be binding on all concerned . |
| 5 | In Protestant countries the morality of sexual restraint and fidelity was supposed to be binding on both sexes , but the very fact that it was felt to be so even by those who broke it , led them not so much into hypocrisy as into personal torment . |
| 6 | Yes , but er I think that erm , before we champion er , or back er people like Mr Yeltsin and say that they rep represent progressive forces , I 'd like to be clear about where those forces see themselves going , because I do n't see nationalism as a progressive force in the er , in the last decade of the twentieth century , I think we need to be concentrating on those people who are trying to build a new international order rather than splitting things up in the Soviet Union in a way which may be catastrophic . |
| 7 | Another thing she could n't step in , and do it over the head with someone who was supposed to be doing on that March . |
| 8 | His looming presence utterly cowed Rickie who whined something about only wanting to play Ellen a little night music , and that he had not meant any harm , and what was a guy supposed to be doing on this boat anyway ? |
| 9 | It was absurd for her to be going on such an expedition She and Matthew sat at the back of the bus , and while they were bowling along into the country , with a beautiful view of the landscape , Matthew explained the history of the school forest . |
| 10 | Furthermore , the company also seemed to be reneging on some of the assurances given to placate Scottish interests during the takeover battle . |
| 11 | Perhaps the only facts that seem to be emerging on this topic are the following two : first , slavery is rare among hunters and gatherers , and , secondly , it occurs most often among pastoralists [ Goody , 1980 ] . |
| 12 | ‘ Because he seemed to be working on that kind of thing . ’ |
| 13 | I mean I 've backed out of going , having , I 'm supposed to be working on that on the stalls as well but I backed out of that and said I 've got a hair cut , erm , so I 'll have to be done last . |
| 14 | Using LFS data , Table 7.1 shows that temporary workers in semi- and lower skilled industrial occupations are more likely to be working on this basis because they do not want permanent jobs . |
| 15 | Can I remember you that you 're supposed to be working on this for a minimum a minimum of four weeks for about three quarters of an hour a week minimum time ! |
| 16 | In the interim , Lloyd Webber is already reported to be working on another musical . |
| 17 | He denied having any solid relationship with Unix System Laboratories Inc , a fellow AT&T company , despite the fact that USL is reported to be working on any ANDF-style solution for its Destiny project as well as being determined to evaluate the Open Software Foundation 's own ANDF selection ( UX No 384 ) . |