Example sentences of "were [vb pp] [verb] [adv prt] the [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This prediction was borne out , though the tears that were shed rolled down the cheeks of Labour loyalists — or better Labour chauvinists — as well . |
| 2 | Volunteers were sought to set up the tables . |
| 3 | Serious attempts were made to level up the resources for secondary modem schools , in order to make them comparable with grammar schools , and so achieve that parity to which Ellen Wilkinson was openly committed . |
| 4 | A jet and two hose reels were used to put out the flames . |
| 5 | Negotiations were started to purchase the site , and the London architects Spalding and Spalding were commissioned to draw up the plans . |
| 6 | A number of men were employed to do up the houses one by one — they 're slowly being modernised and decorated . |
| 7 | Comparatively large ‘ irregular forces ’ were earmarked to carry out the raids , which would be commanded by Hazelden for Tobruk and Stirling for Benghazi . |
| 8 | United Artists were tempted to point out the dangers of Communism and released Red Salute , which dealt with the growing appeal of Communism for student leaders . |