Example sentences of "[subord] it [verb] [adj] that [noun prp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In August , for example , de Gaulle predicted that the US would resort to force , once it became clear that Stalin was going to try to build atomic weapons . |
| 2 | Some Tories were obviously nervous about converting their disaffection into active treason once it became clear that France , the Jacobites ' main European ally , was in no position to back an expeditionary force . |
| 3 | Jared and Mary Tunstall had arrived at last in London , summoned by Orrin when it became apparent that Sally-Anne could not be traced . |
| 4 | The former holder of four world titles scored two knockdowns but there were boos in the late rounds when it became apparent that Duran , 41 , would n't win by a knockout . |
| 5 | War with England ( 1796–1802 ) was a sheer disaster , revealing all the inherent weaknesses of Spain 's position in the American market ; American ports were opened to neutrals when it became evident that Spain could no longer supply her colonies . |
| 6 | In desperation , she managed to get the head of a psychiatric hospital near Plymouth to travel to Four Winds , when it became clear that Liza 's agoraphobia was too severe to allow her to make the journey to him . |
| 7 | Therefore , when it became obvious that Baxter had no intention of paying the fine , Lord Powis interceded with the King and secured both his release and immunity from the ‘ Five Mile Act ’ . |
| 8 | Brothers Max ( the mechanic ) and Edwin ( the engine tuner ) both raced themselves ( bikes and car rallies respectively ) but quit when it became obvious that Bradl was destined for the big time . |
| 9 | While Leopold recovered the family had to live without income , though it seems likely that Mozart made use of the interlude to compose his first symphonies . |
| 10 | The truth was never revealed , though it seems likely that Lothar suffered an injustice . |
| 11 | In the final hours , as it became clear that Manitoba would not have time to approve the Accord , the federal government announced that it would ask the Supreme Court for an extension of the ratification deadline . |
| 12 | Graham Taylor selected Clough as it became clear that Nottingham Forest have finally signed a transfer form which makes the striker the first summer addition to Souness 's squad . |
| 13 | As soon as it became clear that Miss Trunchbull had completely disappeared from the scene , the excellent Mr Trilby was appointed Head Teacher in her place . |
| 14 | Alexandra grew even crosser as it became obvious that Matthew had been invited in his own right . |
| 15 | The anonymous writer of 1497 said that apart from London there were only two towns of importance in the country , Bristol and York , but in this he was misinformed , as it seems likely that Norwich , which had undoubtedly had a period of difficulties in the early fifteenth century , had begun to recover about 1465 or 1470 , and was on the way to becoming the second wealthiest city in the land , as it was in the 1520s . |