Example sentences of "that [noun prp] [was/were] [vb pp] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On hearing that Mills was headed for the Middle East , Suit had suggested he should look Coleman up in Cyprus because he was doing some research there and had a lot of good contacts . |
| 2 | Jay 's heart knew better , was utterly sure , given the picture of the swing , that Lucy was poised for a recklessly brilliant let go . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | Barclay reveals that Johannesburg was chosen for the build-up because the altitude is similar to Kenya and the players have been there before , though Ireland , if they are also accepted into the AMC , will restrict their build-up to a week in Kenya before the tournament . |
| 5 | It was purely by chance that Nicholson was cast for the film . |
| 6 | Early in the season , Tony Wright bravely predicted that Gloucestershire were set for a successful summer . |