Example sentences of "[was/were] [vb pp] that some [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In order to meet these requirements , it was realised that some form of detector-operated system would be essential , and this led to the development of the zoned system in which open sprinklers were used , mounted vertically one above the other on a drop pipe and fed from a ‘ zone control valve ’ which was opened directly by the response of the detector to the fire . |
| 2 | It was expected that some sort of legal action would follow . |
| 3 | Years later , Jack was told that some time before his tenure of Bradley Fold West signal box a man from a nearby village was killed on the line . |
| 4 | The reference to ‘ the application in the prescribed manner ’ makes me believe that it was contemplated that some form of summary process would be prescribed in order to enable speedy relief to be given in clear cases . |
| 5 | It was suggested that some form of social or governmental control could be used to ensure access to the media for all viewpoints . |