Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [pers pn] [was/were] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Suddenly Sophie found she was in deep water . |
| 2 | I think even Nigel thought he was on dodgy ground here , but it was worth a try . |
| 3 | But three minutes later Captain Fuchs knew he was in real trouble when the unbelievable happened — the jumbo 's second starboard engine caught fire . |
| 4 | ‘ I have , ’ the young man told him , and , although he smiled , Ashley knew he was in deadly earnest . |
| 5 | Askari Security Services of Norwich said it was for poor work rate . |