Example sentences of "and [be] [to-vb] [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Councillors are concerned the new development will mean increased traffic and are to ask for some sort of restrictions for lorries . |
| 2 | The commissioners were given detailed orders on the best way to proceed : they were not to summon more than twelve men at once and were to speak to each man alone , reminding him of the King 's work on his behalf . |
| 3 | Brenda , from Bridlington , says the £800 compensation offered is ‘ derisory ’ and is to fight for more money . |
| 4 | The battle was on , and was to continue for another year . |
| 5 | The River Lea forming the eastern boundary of the metropolis provided good communication , ample supplies of water , and motive power for the mills , distilleries and calico industries that had settled in West Ham previously , and was to continue in that role . |