Example sentences of "they [vb past] [prep] [art] [noun pl] ' " in BNC.
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| 1 | These trends were supposed to be so powerful that many groups were driven to extinction as once-useful organs became overdeveloped to the extent that they interfered with the animals ' ability to cope with the environment . |
| 2 | Burglars caused £2,000 worth of damage when they broke into a greengrocers ' shop in Castlegate , Thirsk , and stole £45 in cash . |
| 3 | Burglars caused £2,000 worth of damage when they broke into a greengrocers ' shop in Castlegate , Thirsk , and stole £45 in cash . |
| 4 | Mr MacDuff asked jurors to ignore what they felt about the princesses ' awful behaviour , and think about fair compensation . |
| 5 | when the need , when they depended upon the peasants ' support and then |