Example sentences of "being [vb pp] [verb] [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many of the Sussex levels pumped drainage schemes are being installed to give greater control over the water levels so that the water table can be gradually lowered , permitting the permanent pasture to be improved by ploughing and re-seeding and allowing a longer grazing season ; some will no doubt be converted to arable . |
| 2 | At this point , it became apparent that the systems being considered had lower priorities than other current developments , and as a result , the proposed pilot studies for DIP systems were discontinued , and the analysts concentrated on the development of the index system only . |
| 3 | This continues , but at least now efforts are also being made to prevent further pollution and even repair some of the damage . |
| 4 | It deserves to succeed — whether or not it will depends on fax senders being persuaded to produce better quality faxes . |
| 5 | In most of the rich countries , both old and new landfills are being forced to meet higher standards . |
| 6 | Action is being taken to encourage closer cooperation between Stockton council and its Asnieres-sur-Seine Twinning Association , which has appealed for more support . |
| 7 | Mr Wilson , the MP for Cunninghame North , said it was gangsterism and claimed that people were being blackmailed to accept lower terms and conditions . |