Example sentences of "[v-ing] to [art] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Cowley placed his glass upon the table , and pushed his hands into his pockets , walking to the french windows and staring down the garden . |
| 2 | Because cars take up room , they have the overall effect of spreading people out and making them more insular — driving to a distant supermarket in your car is a different experience to walking to the local shops , where you may meet other members of the community on the way . |
| 3 | I watch over my shoulder just walking to the local shops . |
| 4 | A good game to play is ‘ Kim 's game ’ [ p.60 ] with items that are relevant to the cowboy theme and , in doing so , it will give you an opportunity of explaining to the younger ones the relevance of some of the items . |
| 5 | And it says that 's what 's happening to the poorest communities , the poorest countries in the Third World . |
| 6 | Unless or until we codify this agenda and give it meaning through our cooperative efforts , those of us who care about what is happening to the other animals will remain individual , separate gears that do not mesh . |
| 7 | Rather , I conclude by inviting all of us whose activism is shaped by our concern for what is happening to the other animals to make a renewed , conscientious , patient and determined effort to come together and forge a common agenda , even as we work , both as individuals and organisations , on projects that are uniquely our own . |
| 8 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman can not see the broader picture of what is happening to the other units and that it is not an unfair arrangement . |
| 9 | In the first place , we should not paint too pessimistic a view of what was happening to the landed classes , since the experiences of this group varied considerably from region to region . |
| 10 | and try and find out what they want and what 's happening to the social services and y you know what they think about er what they 'd , what skills they 'd like you to have and the sort of experience you need and so on . |
| 11 | James Fanshawe 's filly was showing improved form in storming to a six lengths win from Absalom 's Pillar . |
| 12 | One of the factors contributing to the disciplinary problems of young people is their inability to cope with conflicts involving authority figures — those interpersonal occasions in which the youth and an authority figure ( such as a parent or teacher ) have opposing desires . |
| 13 | The Scottish Sports Council identified the need to examine reasons contributing to the low numbers of women involved in sports coaching . |
| 14 | It seemed obvious that all this operator handling must be contributing to the black specks . |
| 15 | Recognition that the members of organizations share group identities and have interests which may not coincide with others who are contributing to the same goals began with the Human Relations movement and its founder George Elton Mayo ( 1933 ) . |
| 16 | Given that change in circumstances , we , it was felt that it would be prudent to propose to members a change to the actual statement which was in place , so that it would permit consideration of longer term borrowing , in particular circumstances and where it 's in the interest of the authority , and have the flexibility to do so , in relating to the prudent managements of its affairs , Chairman . |
| 17 | [ Surveyors ] are willing to discuss the development potential considerations relating to the principal properties and sites . |
| 18 | The words relating to the non-financial senses have been largely eliminated , without losing words relevant to this domain . |
| 19 | You should be aware that the information relating to the individual properties is considerable . |
| 20 | During this briefing Mr Clayton said nothing about what medical evidence may exist relating to the nine children subject to Place of Safety warrants . |
| 21 | Since his recent appointment Mr Clayton has at no time had access to any medical evidence relating to the nine children . |
| 22 | Certain common variables are being developed , and it is expected that a joint publication reviewing pay since 1970 will be produced , as well as a series of publications relating to the various dimensions separately . |
| 23 | The cases form part of a series of actions relating to the various measures which the United Kingdom and Ireland took successively from 1983 onwards in order to combat what is termed in English as ‘ quota hopping , ’ that is to say the practice whereby , according to the United Kingdom , its fishing quotas are ‘ plundered ’ by vessels flying the British flag but lacking any genuine link with the United Kingdom . |
| 24 | ( b ) There is no fact or matter concerning the proposed business or affairs of the Company nor any fact or matter relating to the financial forecasts which is or may be material for disclosure to any intending subscriber for shares in the Company which has not been disclosed to the Investors and any such fact or matter arising prior to Completion of this agreement will forthwith be disclosed to the Investors . |
| 25 | GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO THE REVISED DESCRIPTORS |
| 26 | There was no premium on acquisition relating to the associated undertakings . |
| 27 | The Franks first appear in historical sources relating to the barbarian invasions of the third century . |
| 28 | However , there has been very little guidance or information from the Scottish Office relating to the transitional arrangements for RECHAR and how the Regional Council can maximise potential additional capital consents in 1993–94 . |
| 29 | This brings me to perhaps my most serious criticism of the Foreign Office , relating to the Rhodesian negotiations themselves . |
| 30 | the formulation and general application of a unified Defence policy relating to the Armed Forces of the Crown as a whole and their requirements . |