Example sentences of "is [v-ing] that [noun] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No-one is denying that development should n't go on , as change is inevitable . |
| 2 | Furthermore , although Ritchie argues that ‘ cruelty to animals is rightly supposed to be an offence against humanitarian feeling ’ ( 1976 : 183 ) , I see no reason for concluding that by so saying he is denying that animals can be wronged , particularly given the wide measure of protection he accords them . |
| 3 | One of the country 's foremost experts on chemical warfare is warning that London could be attacked by Iraqi terrorists using the deadly weapons . |
| 4 | In view of their close relationship , it is fitting that Hofmann should have the last words on Edward Chambers Nicholson . |
| 5 | It is fitting that words should be spoken . ’ |
| 6 | The council has been involved in a separate row over Bellarmine because it is insisting that staff must apply for jobs at the school to which their pupils would transfer . |
| 7 | Graham Taylor is hoping that Santa wo n't give away any goals to England 's World Cup opponents — or he might be given the sack . |
| 8 | A NEW MP is hoping that Middlesbrough can join him on the promotion trail this season . |
| 9 | More difficult is conveying that injections must be self-administered and must not be missed . |
| 10 | True humility is realizing that God can make a much better job of my life than I could ever do by myself . |