Example sentences of "be [verb] show [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some numismatists have confirmed the picture of terminal decay : the Carolingians minted few coins , of which still fewer are said to show signs of having been used . |
| 2 | ‘ But I 've got this attitude that if you 're going to show guitarists off in their best light , you do n't just put them on stage and let them weedle around all night . |
| 3 | But they ca n't keep us down forever 'cause we 're going to show whites that we 're better than them at their own game . |
| 4 | If you are going to show candidates around then make sure there is someone to do it and that anyone whose work/routine might be affected has been given some advance warning . |
| 5 | These youngsters are beginning to show signs of the colours to come . |
| 6 | … within hydrology at the moment we can see a growing interest among civil engineering hydrologists in ‘ process ’ studies at a time when some geographers are beginning to show signs of impatience with these ( Ward , 1979 , p. 393 ) . |
| 7 | So far the path has stayed dry , despite some heavy rainfall , though one or two spots are beginning to show signs of wear . |
| 8 | The long efforts of the years are beginning to show results and Catholics have a new self-confidence . |
| 9 | Having a common field , THNUM , the two databases could be joined to show relationships . |
| 10 | The equation can easily be modified to show changes in M2 or M5 . |
| 11 | The structure can be designed to show channels of communication , interpretation and participation . |
| 12 | A flower or tree might well be said to show signs of distress much as an athlete might unwittingly show symptoms of it , although it would be inappropriate to describe a watch in that way . |
| 13 | Column C and D need to be formatted to show times . |
| 14 | Another greenhouse has been landscaped to show succulents and cacti in a natural setting . |
| 15 | By the time they reached France both bikes and cyclists were beginning to show signs of fatigue . |
| 16 | Zack knew this was not true , but he was aware he could have a very dangerous situation on his hands if he told them they were beginning to show cracks , and could not take more than another six days of numbing boredom and inactivity . |
| 17 | This specification is intended to show programmers the calling mechanisms used to aid the writing of PI programs in other languages such as ADA , CORAL , FORTRAN etc . |
| 18 | Some teacher-training material is designed to show teachers how teaching should be done . |
| 19 | Not to exaggerate the cat 's breeding abilities , it must be recorded that from the age of eight until twelve years there is a gradual decline in the number of kittens produced in each litter , so the reproductive apparatus is beginning to show signs of slowing down at this stage , and only the strongest and healthiest of moggies can stay the full course . |
| 20 | Others are trying , but IBM is beginning to show signs of being able to achieve it — by USING its culture , not trying fruitlessly to change it . |
| 21 | DARLINGTON Business Link , an initiative designed to bring local companies together , is beginning to show signs of success . |
| 22 | I believe delegation and empowerment is starting to show improvements but we still have a long way to go . |
| 23 | Our new Teachers ' Training Programme is starting to show results , a number of new classes have been established , which leaves the most important target of steadily raising the number of Society members . |
| 24 | Whilst they are very good at what they do , they 've also been riding the same horse for a very long time and the old nag 's starting to show signs of wear . |
| 25 | Doctors at the hospital say Mr Crowther is continuing to show signs of slight improvement although he 's still in intensive care and in a critical condition . |
| 26 | Statistics have been published showing numbers of residents supported by local authorities in England in their own homes , and in private and voluntary establishments , for the year ending 31 March 1990 . |
| 27 | A flask containing one was a recognized and valued relic ; the Shroud of Turin was thought to show signs of tears as well as of sweat and blood . |
| 28 | Even the express was beginning to show signs of vulnerability to the elements . |
| 29 | However , he also pointed out that the government 's policy of combining " actions of immediate relief with medium-term rehabilitation " was starting to show results , the distribution of seeds and tools to displaced people allowing them to produce at least some of their own food . |
| 30 | He commended the author for his exact instructions regarding the building of greenhouses and stoves , each of which was illustrated to show improvements he had made in these aspects of horticulture . |