Example sentences of "were [adv] [v-ing] [prep] [art] same " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Scots were meanwhile retreating along the same route by which they had advanced , but to a very different reception . |
| 2 | The Troop Commander thought that they were probably flying round the same small area in a patch of strong sunlight to keep warm ; the Troop Staff Sergeant opined that there was probably something nasty buried beneath the carpet of dead leaves . |
| 3 | Yeah , and we were prefects then Nick , we had our own rooms , we were n't sleeping in the same bed or anything , you know , |
| 4 | Emily bit her lip , the girl was obviously in touch with Craig , perhaps they were even living in the same house . |
| 5 | Although Attlee and Greenwood were ready to accept the invitation , they did not do so at once but made sure that both the National Executive and the annual Conference , which were conveniently meeting at the same time , it being the Whit weekend , were fully consulted and in agreement with their acceptance of office . |