Example sentences of "[was/were] [pron] about the [noun] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was something about the wizard that irked Him beyond measure . |
| 2 | He was smiling still , but there was something about the smile that sent a warning tingle dancing along her spine . |
| 3 | There was something about the way that Foley spoke . |
| 4 | It was something about the times that drugs should be so easily come by . |
| 5 | She had no wish to appear impolite but there was something about the man that made her cringe . |
| 6 | Hari tensed , there was something about the situation that was familiar . |
| 7 | What was it about the station that was so fascinating ? |
| 8 | What was it about the man that set her every nerve on edge , made her tingle with an unfortunate awareness of him ? |
| 9 | What was it about the name that made them want to funk on down and start praising the Lord ? |
| 10 | What was it about the setup that you 'd be most critical of ? |
| 11 | The memory of Nancy brings me back to the question that occupied me so much , what was it about the Centre that could transform misery , bitterness and hatred into love and hope , and possibly even happiness , all in the space of fourteen days ? |
| 12 | ‘ What was it about the report that you found so interesting , for future reference ? ’ |