Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pers pn] [prep] [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | It is the kind of system with which experts can quickly get to grips but it is also targeted at non-technical authors , enabling them to quickly edit text , sound and images either to create multimedia presentations or to produce interactive multimedia applications . |
2 | The harsh , brittle sound of the old black discs , always a considerable drawback , has been replaced by a wholly revitalised and much more flattering aural image , enabling us to fully appreciate what remains a classic of the gramophone . |
3 | Then , as she began to think about it , her anger rose , asserting itself to an even greater degree and causing her to almost hiss at him , ‘ Tell me this — what sort of a hypocrite kisses a woman when he dislikes the entire sex ? ’ |
4 | I mentioned the interactive EQ system earlier : this is a comprehensive method of allowing you to quickly change the characteristics of your sound . |
5 | I also expect the companies selling them to finally give up and start calling them computers — which , of course , is what they are . |
6 | ‘ I kept asking him to just leave me a quote . |
7 | MIPS Computer Systems Inc vice president of software technology , and now its ACE liaison , Larry Weber , said that since last summer Intel was repeatedly approached by ACE members including Olivetti , Acer , Compaq and MIPS asking it to somehow endorse and participate in the Initiative . |
8 | Which shows that perhaps a misindica In this situation perhaps the men are seeking agreement rather than the women are , because the women seem to be doing it to actually show concern , rather than to seek agreement , which does n't Turns a lot of the traditional thing about tag questions on it head . |
9 | Saffery Champness also proved very supportive , allowing her to gradually wind down her hours , first to four days a week , then to three and two , before she eventually left . |
10 | ‘ People are n't allowing us to just get on with the job . |