Example sentences of "and [was/were] [vb pp] at [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The properties had been left to the Church in the early eighteenth century and were let at moderate rents . |
| 2 | These records were given conventional catalogue numbers and were sold at normal prices , but they have special label designs . |
| 3 | On Jan. 29 Domingo Cavallo , hitherto Foreign Affairs Minister , took over the Economy portfolio and was replaced at Foreign Affairs by di Tella ; González became Defence Minister . |
| 4 | In effect , Talabecland had ceded from the Empire , and was joined at various times by other provinces that were dissatisfied with the current elected Emperor . |
| 5 | This they generously explain by reference to limited research which focused on unique historical periods , was limited to middle class life , and was directed at individual experiences . |
| 6 | As reported by Draeger , the area-wide traffic restraint project there involved 17 towns and was aimed at improving road safety in residential areas , raising the quality of living , reducing noise and providing more space for pedestrians and for children 's play . |