Example sentences of "[noun pl] were [verb] [prep] the next " in BNC.

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1 You made sure those words were learnt for the next day .
2 TWO boozy Geordie dads were put on the next flight home from Majorca for having no papers .
3 The Scottish Conservatives in general had also attracted criticism for their refusal to discuss devolution , giving rise to fears that a constitutional crisis might overtake the country if the Conservatives were defeated in the next general election .
4 A hundred years were to pass before the next Roman invasion and this time they came to stay .
5 Her fears were justified during the next few hours , and Claudia was relieved when Dana at last went to sleep , curled up in Claudia 's spare bed , her rumpled curls damp with angry tears .
6 Fortunately , the practical operational problems were addressed in the next important report to be published .
7 If the properties were placed in the next lower band , F , the Council Tax reduces to £1,085 .
8 The lights were dimmed for the next act , and a roll of drums announced two gorgeous showgirls , who were picked out by spotlights .
9 This measure was repeated in 1297 and fines were paid during the next four years .
10 A spokesman said more cash calls were expected over the next few months as members become faced with increasing demands from agents to meet large losses .
11 To these eight , a further thirteen children were added over the next twenty years .
12 Zak and Emil arrived together at that point , Emil ready to set the tables for lunch , Zak in theatrical exasperation demanding to know if the actors were to put on the next scene before the meal as originally planned , and if not , when ?
13 Other services were established during the next few years .
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