Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] [vb past] [pers pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The noise of a lock operating somewhere made them both look along the companionway . |
| 2 | But wanting only frustrated him more . |
| 3 | South Oxfordshire District Council has reopened its Ladygrove Park after it was closed for a cleaning up operation ; the park was closed some weeks ago after gypsies staying there left it full of litter . |
| 4 | The sound of an engine coming closer said it all . |
| 5 | They formed in 1980 as a purely instrumental jazz-funk band and their excellent playing always kept them interesting as a live band : I know ‘ they can really play their instruments ’ is a boring credential , but it can count for something . |