Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] that [adv] [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But by March 1951 , it was clear that even this reform did not satisfy the Irish hierarchy who had also been lobbied by the Irish Medical Association to oppose the scheme . |
| 2 | ‘ I was delighted that so many people responded , which shows their high level of interest in the Force . ’ |
| 3 | Charles thought that the whole affair was now out of his hands , and , though it was unsatisfactory that so many questions remained unanswered , at least some kind of justice had been done . |
| 4 | The shaikh complained that he had to leave in a hurry ; his opposite number had left by plane , and he had to drive urgently to Kufra for it was essential that as many people as possible should turn up , to emphasize the seriousness of the affair . |
| 5 | Lewis was bowled over by him , and was anxious that as many people as possible should have the benefit of his wisdom . |