Example sentences of "[vb past] [pron] be [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The number of actual evictions was tiny — less than twenty per year — though when they occurred they were given widespread publicity and the fears that they raised went far beyond what their numerical significance might indicate . |
| 2 | A lot of those promoting the policies really believed in them , believed they were doing positive work . |
| 3 | In a development that highlighted Rosyth 's struggle to survive , the MoD last night confirmed it was giving serious consideration to an attempt by Devonport to poach a £28 million ship refitting contract already awarded to the Fife yard . |
| 4 | I heard they were getting great preview reaction . ’ |
| 5 | The Marquis still faces charges of dodging taxi fares , but the case was adjourned after a court heard he was receiving psychiatric treatment . |
| 6 | All the organizations that worked there were offered alternative accommodation , which they were all sensible enough to accept . |
| 7 | They rang the various commercial recorded lines which hinted they were offering sexual innuendo , which proved only to be glamour girls talking about dieting or holiday-making . |
| 8 | I was so high on adrenalin that for all I knew I was talking utter rubbish . |
| 9 | Sweeping waves of desire were pitching Sarella headlong to the point where she knew she was leaving common sense behind . |
| 10 | IF they thought they were breaking new ground by having the Institute of Directors host a discussion on the lack of women in the boardroom , then Donald Hardie , its Scottish director , and Henry Fairweather , Scottish & Newcastle 's personnel director who put the idea forward , were right — in more ways than one . |
| 11 | Apart from the political overtones and undertones , Nicholson knew he was breaking new ground with one specific sex scene in which he showed full-frontal nudity and a fairly complete filming of the sex act itself , still unheard of in the movies , in spite of the musical Hair . |
| 12 | Jasper knew he was allowed extreme latitude in almost everything he did . |
| 13 | DEFENDING champion Andrew Castle yesterday reached the third round of the Volkswagen National Championships in Telford — then announced he is quitting full-time tennis . |
| 14 | Said I was to take extra care to keep your ears warm , specially with this wind . |
| 15 | Said I was selling double glazing or something . |
| 16 | Mrs Gales said they are to have temporary accommodation in the Water Park Community Centre . |
| 17 | Neither had they been given extra hay the night before . |
| 18 | In the debate , The Prime Minister said he is taking full responsibility for the actions of the Chancellor . |
| 19 | The new transcription absorbed his waking hours ; but , despite the difficulties , he said he was making slow progress . |
| 20 | He also suspected it was taking poor Sombro even longer to get home after a heavy session ! |