Example sentences of "[conj] [was/were] [adj] and [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I wanted things that were solid and well made , and of course safe ; that was more important to me than appearance . |
| 2 | Finally , Delaney 's masked black figure slid down into an area that was wider and better lit . |
| 3 | Those listeners who were mothers of young children often spoke of their appreciation of health and nutritional programmes ; they found advice and information on the radio that was relevant and easily understood . |
| 4 | He has light brown hair and was tidy and well spoken in a dark anorak and jeans |
| 5 | I got wet thro ’ and was kindly and hospitably treated at Mrs. Fletcher 's sisters … ’ |
| 6 | The attempted suppression of 1788–89 involved troops and police but was ineffectual and only incited new fervour . |
| 7 | I 'd applied for Mastermind in three previous years but was unsuccessful and even had an audition in 1989 . ’ |