Example sentences of "[be] [v-ing] hard [verb] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am trying hard to follow the hon. Gentleman 's logic . |
| 2 | Our service staff have also been working hard to ensure the highest standards in difficult times and to help retain our customers . |
| 3 | Preston and London East are already there ( CONGRATULATIONS ! ) and I know you have all been working hard to ensure the National Assessment goes well at the end of November . |
| 4 | Ease of use , Mr Rosenbaum admits , still requires some work but ‘ we are working hard to establish a common ‘ log off ’ — important where billing is by the minute ! |
| 5 | Benedicta was trying hard to keep a straight face . |
| 6 | I was trying hard to absorb the bizarre happenings of the day . |
| 7 | He was working hard to complete a special project for Friday , and had already told her he would give her a hand at the weekend . |