Example sentences of "[that] [adv] [prep] a [noun] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 His story sounded so genuine that just for a moment she was tempted to tell him , but something held her back , a deep-seated fear of making a mistake .
2 ‘ I 'm sure that once in a while we can be in the same kitchen without explosions occurring , do n't you agree ?
3 I do n't want to complain about our marriage or suggest I 'm dissatisfied , but I just do wish that once in a while you 'd tell me , ‘ I love you . ’
4 If you are the guest , then you can take refuge in the thought that once in a while you need a break , and you can always make it up tomorrow by being particularly good .
5 The story is told of Guru Nanak that even as a boy he argued that the ancient Hindu ceremony of tying on the sacred thread did not prevent men from acting wrongly .
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