Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] [conj] [verb] [adv] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their other recommendations were radical and changed completely the face of juvenile justice in Scotland . |
| 2 | His attitude was childlike and brought out the full force of her anger against the vultures waiting beyond the door . |
| 3 | The diplomat knew that was untrue but asked why the man was imprisoned . |
| 4 | Kidnapping the whole cage was impossible and knocking out the Headmaster and all the teachers would be difficult . |
| 5 | She claims her alleged victim was confused and made up the whole story . |
| 6 | She claims her alleged victim was confused and made up the whole story . |
| 7 | I was annoyed when came back the last time and I thought oh my goodness I hope I have n't given that woman any annoyance . |
| 8 | And Kalchu was satisfied and picked up the quivering body to carry it back to the fireside . |
| 9 | He saw she was frightened and had n't the energy to wonder why . |