Example sentences of "is [v-ing] [prep] some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I mean if obviously the child is reacting in some way or feels that they ca n't even relax when they 're at home , erm then someone 's overstepped the mark . |
| 2 | The problems are most acute in Africa where population pressures are also greatest , though modification of South American savannas is increasing ; desertification is occurring in some areas as a result of overgrazing . |
| 3 | Hypertext is becoming of some significance as an underlying structure in multimedia design and it is important , therefore , that we describe it , if only briefly , before we conclude our survey of the technological environment from which multimedia is emerging . |
| 4 | The old man is walking with some woman and one of those red dogs from the cigarette commercials . |
| 5 | If one can not — and that is happening in some cases — it only means that … ’ |
| 6 | Nevertheless , if there is any sense in which capitalism can develop the Third World , and there is evidence that this is happening in some countries or in some sectors , then the theoretical elaboration of the idea of dependency reversal may be useful . |
| 7 | I paddle quickly , aware too that the Ocean 's cold has gnawed its way uncomfortably through the thin GRP of the kayak and into my poorly protected flesh Tony waits for me , to point out a small brown luck that is lurking among some rocks to our right . |
| 8 | Answer guide : This question is looking for some discussion around the realization and prudence principles . |
| 9 | Although the market is growing by some 69% per annum now , Ovum says that 's already down 10% on its 1991 report 's prediction , and will fall to 27% per annum by 1997 . |
| 10 | She is going to some home , that is all , nothing could be less remarkable . |
| 11 | She senses he is waiting for some sign from her . |
| 12 | It is only when your treatment of them is lacking in some way that they are likely to show any degree of aggression . |
| 13 | The DES has made the idea of a national framework more widely acceptable , and , as we shall show , is moving towards some kind of national prescription . |
| 14 | There are the problems in Yugoslavia and in the Soviet Union , where a federation is moving towards some kind of commonwealth of independent states . |
| 15 | Benjamin Jowett ( 181793 ) , Master of Balliol College , Oxford , and one of the modernizing dons who supported endeavours to extend university education and to attract men from new social classes to Oxford , considered that " classical study is getting in some respects worn out , and the plan proposed [ the introduction of English Language and Literature at Oxford ] would breathe new life into it . |
| 16 | If the model is travelling at some speed and/or a sharp turn is made , it will in fact gain height despite the fact that no back cyclic is applied . |
| 17 | If the model is travelling at some speed , things become much more complicated . |
| 18 | Savage , whose injury was so bad he is unable to play at non-League level , is hoping for some kind of runout at Burnden Park on November 17 when Bolton face Manchester City in a joint benefit match for him and Frank Worthington . |
| 19 | Savage , whose injury was so bad he is unable to play at non-League level , is hoping for some kind of runout at Burnden Park on November 17 when Bolton face Manchester City in a joint benefit match for him and Frank Worthington . |
| 20 | Perhaps he is referring to some figures that were leaked a couple of weeks ago from the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland — a reference to 44 inward investment jobs . |
| 21 | It does appear that ITV is indulging in some manipulation of the finale , instead of reflecting it as they should . |