Example sentences of "[noun] [prep] [noun pl] [was/were] [vb pp] the " in BNC.
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1 | At the same time , though Kinnock drew back from endorsing tactical voting , candidates in marginals were given the go-ahead to make the personal commitments to PR in order to encourage it . |
2 | A parallel Committee for Institutions was created the following year . |
3 | Another group of subjects were asked the questions in ( 4 ) . |
4 | When this round of appointments was made the situation would be reviewed to see if the inspectorate needed further strengthening . |
5 | Cultivators of roses were given the usual careful guidance . |
6 | Lessons at Knightshayes were learnt the hard way , through trial and error . |
7 | A small contingent of members were given the option of running either 15 or 21 miles . |