Example sentences of "now [v-ing] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Aunt Louise had the vocal range of the born actress and was now using a deep ( though soft ) organ note . |
| 2 | As we 've mentioned before , Davie Phillips is now on Real [ a company with connections to New Deal UK ] , they 're now producing a no-pro deck called a Blank Stare . |
| 3 | Fresh from wringing an admission of guilt from multinational competitor Hitachi ( New Scientist , 17 February , p 428 ) , the firm is now accusing a small band of its former employees in Silicon Valley of stealing trade secrets used in transferring information to and from computer discs . |
| 4 | Two of ACE 's founding fathers , Compaq Computer Corp and Santa Cruz Operation Inc are now being widely tipped to stymie their respective MIPS-based ACE development work ; not just because MIPS is about to lose its independence to Silicon Graphics Inc , but also because the Intel Corp 80586 ( P5 ) bandwagon is now gathering a full head of steam , whilst DEC is also doing its damnedest to undermine the whole MIPS effort with its Alpha RISC ( see below ) . |
| 5 | The couple were now enjoying a regular social life together , which included going to the cinema , walking , and visiting friends . |
| 6 | Some people are ardent collectors of 20s , 30s and 50s furniture , or even the 40s utility pieces which are now enjoying a new vogue . |
| 7 | Raoul Cédras , was now adopting a neutral stance on Aristide 's restoration , stating that it was still a matter for parliament to decide . |
| 8 | This meant that in some cases people were now cultivating a single furrow on a field . |
| 9 | The canals of England had a much shorter life , though many are now gaining a new importance as recreational routeways . |
| 10 | The first real growth is beginning to show — St Helena is now acquiring a considerable character and visitors are flocking in . |
| 11 | More children than before are now acquiring a formal education beyond the minimum school-leaving age . |
| 12 | It is worth noting that the ever-increasing complexity of curriculum in contemporary schooling — and the growing problems of delivery teachers have to face — is now becoming a major international concern , especially in the countries of the Council of Europe . |
| 13 | The Enterprise Lecture is now becoming a major event in the University calendar and this year 's lecture was an outstanding success . |
| 14 | The funeral was now becoming a public display of private wealth — a statement of status — rather than a dignified journey to the grave , and there were any number of tradesmen in the private sector eager to cater for the demand and , thereby , to profit from it . |
| 15 | I am now writing a New Canto of Don Juan … |
| 16 | ‘ It would be stupid to rule out promotion because there is a long way to go and we are now looking a decent team , ’ he said . |
| 17 | It was the 30th contest between the two great champions , with Becker now boasting a staggering 20–10 lead . |
| 18 | The de-limited field is itself now forming a mass market . |
| 19 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication starting in June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 20 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication starting in June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 21 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication as from June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 22 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication as from June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 23 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication as from June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 24 | NEW : I am now publishing a new publication as from June 1990 entitled ‘ Railway Antiques Monthly ’ . |
| 25 | Sefa-Dedeh is now developing a simple process to prepare a high protein food from cereals and legumes . |
| 26 | ‘ He 's very entrepreneurial , and was n't satisfied with just a holiday home , so we 're now developing a new hotel which promises to be — and I quote Stephen now — ‘ the best in the Caribbean ’ . ’ |
| 27 | Apartheid arguments over , the Commonwealth 's now seeking a new role spreading democracy , but the assembly lacks stars and so far the Cypriots have stolen the show . |
| 28 | The Society are now seeking a skilled modeller to carry out this work and have undertaken to bear the costs involved . |
| 29 | ‘ Whoever , or whatever , invaded Moloch Base is now attempting a similar takeover here . ’ |
| 30 | Having failed in its attempt to induce individuals by offering to pay £1,000 per borehole , it is now attempting a new strategy which involves inducing the whole community . |