Example sentences of "[vb pp] on [v-ing] [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Doctor had wanted to run straight back into danger , as was his wont , but she had persuaded him that on this occasion at least , some forethought and preparation would be a better idea than just leaving everything to chance and inspiration , particularly as the former seemed hell bent on giving them a hard time of things . |
| 2 | They 're just sort of relics of a time when people experimented with shapes and tried all kinds of different things ; these days instrument makers seem to have settled on making everything the same . |
| 3 | Having worked on providing everything the dying person needs , the next step is to prepare to say goodbye . |
| 4 | Although Ross had insisted on seeing her every day , during that time he had never done anything more than kiss her hand . |
| 5 | But Peter had insisted on giving her the earrings as an engagement present , with the promise that a ring would soon follow . |