Example sentences of "[be] met [prep] [v-ing] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | A basic principle of sustainability is that the needs of the present generation should be met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs . |
| 2 | A basic principle of sustainability is that the needs of the present generation should be met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs . |
| 3 | The authorisation will contain specific requirements which must be met in operating the process . |
| 4 | Considerable difficulty , however , would be met in outlining the degree of sexual conduct which would amount to adultery , even if it were given a much wider connotation where homosexuals were involved . |
| 5 | Excessive demand for current proofs could , however , only be met by using the system during normal working hours ( thus impacting interactive lexicographic work ) . |
| 6 | Such a need could be met by processing the whole file sequentially and looking for the records required , but this would be very inefficient . |