Example sentences of "are pay [prep] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | People are paying about the same this year as they did in 1991 , according to industry figures . |
| 2 | This year we are paying into the Common Market budget about £2.5 billion more than we receive in order to subsidise richer countries . |
| 3 | If you are attracted by the Weathermatic 's underwater ability , remember that you are paying for elaborate waterproofing seals , not for exceptional lens quality or advanced specifications ( even the self-timer and tripod bush have been sacrificed ) . |
| 4 | Make sure you 're clear about what you are paying for , as there may be hidden extras . |
| 5 | Our leaders funked that responsibility , and the Kurds and Shiites are paying for it . |
| 6 | Finally , you are looking to see that you are getting value for money , and getting what you are paying for — area of land , size of rooms , and ( dare I say it ? ) good neighbours . |
| 7 | Salon perms are expensive because you are paying for the expertise of the technician and their time — an average perm takes approx. two hours for short to mid-length hair , more if hair is longer . |
| 8 | ‘ But you are paying for the rehearsal period , for the creative process itself . ’ |
| 9 | Every hour we are paying for the services of the Chancellor of the Exchequer , at an annual salary of £63,047 . |
| 10 | The whole episode illustrates the problems facing businesses caused by over-extending themselves and living beyond their means — there was little substance to the so-called boom of the 80s and we are paying for it today . |
| 11 | But other customers buying at higher prices than in shops are paying for their credit . |
| 12 | To establish good communication with the guests is part of this job ; they are paying for service and how much nicer that service is if it is given with a smile by a person who takes a personal interest ! |
| 13 | The market for New York real estate is very soft , compared with the rent we are paying for our Tokyo gallery ’ . |
| 14 | Brenninkmeyer , together with funding from the federal government and the Land , are paying for the work to be done before the treasures go back on display in Quedlinburg next summer . |
| 15 | We are paying for it now , says Sir Eric . |
| 16 | Variations to these customs can be made when there are no bridesmaids , or parents , or for a second marriage where the couple are paying for their own wedding . |
| 17 | Operating expenditure should not be financed by borrowing ; if it is then future taxpayers are paying for services they will not benefit from . |
| 18 | The council bill must clearly show not only the precept for each level of local government but itemise what they are paying for street cleaning , for dustbin collection , for the police and for the various local government services . |
| 19 | People do not know which authority they are paying for particular services . |
| 20 | If you are paying for your course and accommodation yourself you should pay the total amount in advance as soon as your place has been confirmed by bank transfer in £ sterling to : INTERNATIONAL HOUSE , Account Number 26953390 , Bank Code 60-07-24T , National Westminster Bank , 2 Eastcheap , London EC3M 1AH . |
| 21 | Edinburgh District Council and the Green Belt Initiative are paying for materials and equipment ; Spokes are providing the labour ; Lothian Regional Council and Sustrans , ( the enterprising national path-building charity ) supply the expertise . |
| 22 | Can you accommodate both cultures without offending either and without giving private clients ( particularly ) the feeling that they are paying for things that they do not want ( eg plush meeting rooms ) ? |
| 23 | What 's more these families are paying for the clinic service that they have come to appreciate . |
| 24 | ‘ What you are paying for is a total experience , and for the setting . |
| 25 | ‘ Graham Gooch should have sorted the problem out , he did not , and now we are paying for it . ’ |
| 26 | Private companies are paying for Mr Dinkin 's $650,000 ( $448,000 ) trip . |
| 27 | Those in work are paying for the pensions of those past retirement age at the current time , rather than for their own pensions in the future . |
| 28 | Government grant and my parents are paying for it anyway . |
| 29 | The old age pensioners are paying for a caravan including these , you know , facilities , and the people do n't get them ! |
| 30 | Well it is n't erm , I 'm just wondering if , ah , we are getting , erm the right service from Sharon the cleaner , that we are paying for . |