Example sentences of "[vb base] [prep] be do [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am glad to see that at last many parents now appear to be doing this . |
| 2 | David I do n't suppose you want to be doing that for |
| 3 | ‘ I do n't know if I want to be doing this in ten years ’ time but I certainly believe it is important to plan ahead . |
| 4 | It is unavoidable to begin by referring to Young and Willmott 's ( 1957 ) study of Bethnal Green , and to the much quoted chapter in which they itemize how mothers and daughters and sisters constantly seem to be doing each other 's shopping , drying each other 's washing and looking after each other 's children for the afternoon . |
| 5 | Already fewer country people seem to be doing fewer country things . |
| 6 | The waiters , reminiscent of the Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall , seem to be doing more business than I am . |
| 7 | Actions associated with sites , such as running round a stone , usually have to be done three or nine times . |
| 8 | Well I need to be doing more ! |
| 9 | You know you , you , you need to be doing some of that . |