Example sentences of "[v-ing] [verb] [pers pn] at a " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ How long are you going to keep me at a distance ? ’ he rasped . |
| 2 | We regret having to disturb you at a time when you are busy , but the matter is important . ’ |
| 3 | It is much better to attempt to prevent fears arising , rather than having to rectify them at a later stage . |
| 4 | It is much better to step in and help people firmly rather than having to punish them at a later stage . |
| 5 | How could he do this to her — forever turning up when he was least expected and always managing to catch her at a disadvantage ? |