Example sentences of "[was/were] [adv] carry [adv prt] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Probably publicans were just carrying on an old tradition of involvement in popular sports . |
| 2 | Loose canvas seat covers were also carried on the upper decks . |
| 3 | According to one of the skippers , each hunting trip cost on average over US$130 more than the crew received for the catch — the fishermen were simply carrying on a proud and noble tradition , even though it cost them money . |
| 4 | It was not suggested that either the solicitors , who were simply carrying out a straightforward conveyancing transaction , or Mrs G herself , had any criminal or quasi-criminal intent or were aware of the suspected intent of the alleged drug trafficker . |
| 5 | In the twenties , Mr. Cripps , described by A.G. Street as the ‘ prince of grocers ’ , was still carrying on the old established business . |