Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] [conj] [prep] [adv] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | When it was first recognised that the atom could be likened to a small solar system in which the electron planets orbited a nuclear sun , theorists were Puzzled as to why the electrons in their tightly curved orbits did not radiate their energy away and spiral into the nucleus as predicted by classical , that is pre-quantum , theory . |
| 2 | Snapping out of his brief trance , Mungo supposed Stanley was relieved that at least the shop had survived the flood . |
| 3 | It was evident that in neither the ECSC nor EDC could the supranational agencies have powers commensurate with their responsibilities : the ECSC was already giving indications of the resilience of national governments . |
| 4 | Stirling was puzzled as to why the place was not a scene of feverish activity , but while they had been about their business Rommel was in the process of retaking Benghazi . |
| 5 | Whilst understanding the reasons for change as part of AEAs evolution , he was unclear as to why the announcement had been made now but appreciated being given the information so explicitly and comprehensively . |