Example sentences of "he [be] [adv] [vb pp] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 He was probably sent there to take a look at some local biochemical machines because even a quick glance would be very revealing to an expert , and Ralph Pike is an expert .
2 He was even known occasionally to sprint on the spot .
3 But he was somewhat taken aback to learn that it was a severe case of overswinging .
4 He was still prepared enough to face reality to reorganise his own mortgage so he got a fixed interest rate for the next three years .
5 He was too taken aback to reply .
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