Example sentences of "used [prep] living [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was also a form of opposition to perestroika that stemmed from outdated patterns of thinking and the self-interest of those who had become used to living at the expense of others . |
| 2 | ‘ We hope you do n't mind our saying this , but do you think it wise to let Mrs Ross go out alone at her age when she is not used to living in the country ? |
| 3 | Very enjoyable indeed , after the very rough fare that I had become used to living in the slit trench . |
| 4 | Here they can get used to living in the community . |
| 5 | He was used to living in the shade of Robyn 's achievements . |
| 6 | Nine out of ten of the 2/2 Independent Company were from the dry country districts of Western Australia , used to living in the bush , butchering their own meat , and improvising motor repairs — skills they found essential in living off the country in Timor and during their first year or so as an Independent Company stationed 250 miles ( 400km ) south of Darwin in the little town of Katherine with its corrugated buildings , its one hotel and two stores . |