Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] when a [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it were clear when a party has formed an intention to incur legal obligation , if a person did commonly define the obligation he desired to assume in terms which left little doubt as to its nature , it would be unnecessary , and indeed merely foolish , to require an additional test of that intention . |
| 2 | They almost forgot the paper-chase , and were surprised when a voice said , ‘ Let me pass , please . ’ |
| 3 | He was also ready for office , and was delighted when an offer came in the first few weeks of the new Government . |
| 4 | Abolition of the Southern League also robbed players of a useful safety valve , for no transfer fee was payable when a player moved into it from the League . |
| 5 | It was unfortunate when a zoo lost an eagle , so why did he feel so pleased about it ? |