Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] trying [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But he then adds : ‘ I would say just this : that having got the legislation it would be wise to proceed by exemplar , by experiment , by demonstration of success rather than trying to do a root and branch revolutionary approach . |
| 2 | You know it will be your turn to talk in a few minutes , so you can put all your energy into listening rather than trying to spot a chance to throw in your contribution . |
| 3 | Mrs Maginnis claimed that Mr Lang , rather than trying to find a consensus and a way forward , was introducing another element of aggravation and difficulty into the work of teachers and local authorities . |
| 4 | The British women and children seized in Kuwait yesterday while trying to join a convoy to Baghdad are now being transported in a fleet of buses to the Iraqi capital ; from there I R N's James Baize reports . |
| 5 | The British women and children seized in Kuwait yesterday while trying to join a convoy to Baghdad , are now being transported in a fleet of buses to the Iraqi capital ; authorities say they 'll then be free to leave the country . |