Example sentences of "[is] [v-ing] i [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the motion for the Adjournment of the House in order to raise a matter that is causing me great concern — the number of cases in my constituency of considerable financial hardship being experienced by full-time and part-time students . |
2 | Then , before she could protest again , he turned to her and added , his eyes like steel traps in the dark lines of his face , ‘ And what at the moment is causing me some concern is one very simple but crucial question — are you bolshie , unreliable and irresponsible , too ? ’ |
3 | I 'm gon na say to him in future , it 's costing me four quid |
4 | Yeah , he 's costing me fucking money ! |
5 | He said er , he 's getting me another metre all round less size round because it 'll be too heavy in that size |
6 | He 's getting me some fruit cup stuff . ’ |
7 | The muscle is giving me some grief but as long as there is no long-term damage then I am willing to play through the pain barrier . ’ |
8 | I decided to eat with them as Head of Primary Department is giving me this afternoon off and therefore I do n't need a break from the kids . |
9 | His change in direction is giving me sleepless nights . |
10 | She 's leaving me her she 's leaving me automatic washer in for me . |