21.   But it was horrible being in one tiny room.

22.   But since you mentioned it, what I would really like to be is an abolitionist.

23.   For a woman to be in Playboy is the same as a guy being featured in Success magazine.

24.   For it to be expert opinion is invaluable.

25.   Fortunately, world geopolitics being what they are, this had certain advantages.

26.   Government officials refused to say what measures were being planned to deal with the refugee crisis.

27.   I was beginning to understand that being alone could be terribly depressing.

28.   Is being fat dangerous, or is it the sedentary lifestyle that often goes along with being fat?

29.   It was difficult being together in such a confined space.

30.   It was scary being all alone in a strange city.