Example sentences of "[conj] [was/were] [adj] [conj] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They had set a target of £5,000 , the same amount that was raised in Manchester and Salford in 1981 , and were delighted when a record of £6,141 was collected . |
| 2 | They almost forgot the paper-chase , and were surprised when a voice said , ‘ Let me pass , please . ’ |
| 3 | The overwhelming vote in favour showed that deputies were weary of the arguments which had raged since May , and were aware that a decision was needed urgently if the country was to stand a chance of warding off imminent economic collapse . |
| 4 | William Beveridge , who was a member of the Committee from its inception in 1934 until 1944 , was keenly aware of this problem of less eligibility and was convinced that a scheme of family allowances could help to overcome it . |
| 5 | She had no idea how to proceed during the ceremony and was relieved that a man had to go first . |