Example sentences of "and by the growing [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But now scientists believe the root cause of Germany 's problems could simply be drier weather , albeit aggravated by acid deposition and by the growing tendency for forests , like farmland , to be planted as monocultures . |
| 2 | The growing demand for pasta in the UK is illustrated both by the increasing number of specialised pasta outlets and by the growing menu presence of pasta in pizza restaurants , according to Master Foods , which markets the Dolmio brand of frozen pastas and sauces . |
| 3 | The situation was complicated by the actions of other armed groups , possibly dissident units of the Jungle Commando , including the seizure on Oct. 13 of the bauxite mining town of Moengo , 100 km east of Paramaribo , by a group calling itself the Union for Liberation and Democracy , and by the growing involvement of both rebel and Army-backed groups in the production and trafficking of illegal drugs , particularly cocaine . |
| 4 | Alarmed by falling recruitment , and by the growing isolationism apparent in Government circles , Cecil hit on the idea of the peace Ballot-a nationwide house-to-house canvass of opinion . |
| 5 | And Bella sank back on her pillows , exhausted by pain , by her long story and by the growing suspicion , nagging away obsessively in her head , that , once they had her in here , they would see that her condition was worsening and they would never , ever let her go home again . |