Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [vb past] it [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The round-headed silhouette of the Scottish Fold gained it many admirers , although some felt it looked too sad . |
2 | The ancient Chinese invented it 2,000 years ago as a way to pass instructions down the line and information up to the top . |
3 | After opening firmer , the dollar lost ground on expectations of an imminent easing of monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve but strong demand pushed it 0.80 pfennigs higher at DM1.8925 . |
4 | Its administrative monopoly gave it special privileges and preferential economic treatment . |
5 | The house sank into a gently decayed condition when a local architect bought it four years ago . |
6 | One middle-aged daughter put it this way : ‘ I suddenly realized that my mother and I had changed roles . |