Example sentences of "[noun] [was/were] [adj] [conj] never [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Despite the fact that regular maintenance was a statutory requirement and despite some successful legal actions to enforce the statutory provisions , regular dredging and attention to leaks were perfunctory or never carried out at all by canal companies owned by the railways . |
| 2 | Smith says Coleman 's opinions were final and never underwent revision . |
| 3 | The men were sullen and never met his eye ; but someone had to organise them , and no-one cared to oppose him . |
| 4 | Just because the land was generous and never left them seriously hungry , it did n't mean they were ever relieved of their relentless toil . |
| 5 | With Bacon , Minton was familiar but never close . |
| 6 | On those occasions when June was unable to accompany him to a meeting or activity , David would always ensure that she and Judith were alright and never failed to keep in touch . |