Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] [prep] [subord] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Scientific theories of biologically-based sexual difference were important for as the status of scientific explanation increased , so the arguments became harder to refute . |
| 2 | Instead the duty to disclose or abstain was dependent upon whether the trader owed the issuer of the securities a fiduciary or other relationship of trust and confidence . |
| 3 | The floor was bare as if a carpet had been removed , no doubt for forensic examination . |
| 4 | The reason I make this point is that while a retired architect may be covered by the PI policy of the firm he has left , that cover will only extend to the work he was involved with while a member of that practice . |
| 5 | The case was concerned with whether a child under the age of 16 years could be given contraceptive advice without the consent of her parents . |
| 6 | Standing still was important for if the conker was swaying about , the striker had a free go . |
| 7 | Moreover evidence of association between the brothers was relevant to whether the identification of TJ was accurate and could support identification evidence ( Turnbull [ 1977 ] Q.B . |
| 8 | And I think he was keen on whether the person could do erm sort of surveying of a of a building and actually you know do the drawings |