Example sentences of "it [vb past] [adj] [to-vb] [pos pn] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Frequently , they expressed a sympathy for guerrilla activities and direct action , without recognizing that successful guerrilla movements were either controlled by an organized and disciplined party ( as in China ) or turned themselves into a traditional type of party ( as in Cuba ) when it became necessary to consolidate their rule and implement their policies . |
| 2 | For present purposes it is sufficient to note that the expression embraces the period of two years prior to the onset of insolvency in the case of transactions at an undervalue and of preferences given to a person connected with the company , provided that at the time of the transaction the company was unable to pay its debts or it became unable to pay its debts by reason of the transaction . |
| 3 | Tiller 's theatrical enterprises were expanding so fast it became inconvenient to use his warehouse during the evenings and at weekends , so he took over part of St James 's Hall in Oxford Street , Manchester , adjoining the St James 's Theatre . |
| 4 | It seemed certain to boost his reputation as a survivor and to stifle growing discontent with his autocratic leadership . |
| 5 | She had no idea what he was up to , but instinct told her that he was trying to help her , and in this case it seemed wiser to follow her instincts . |
| 6 | It seemed unworthy to snatch her face away and glare when he had treated her so well . |
| 7 | He seems to be genuinely fond of our family — my younger brother and sister and myself — for he is forever giving us presents , very expensive presents , too , and it seemed churlish to refuse his invitation . |
| 8 | ‘ Aberdeen crematorium is well run and efficient and it seemed natural to open our doors and explain to the public exactly what goes on during this most important ceremony . ’ |
| 9 | I would like to tell you about two special friends who were blood brothers ( perhaps you also remember what it felt like to cut your finger and touch another who had done the same ? ) . |
| 10 | Even under Edward 's guidance it proved difficult to feel my way into the texts he gave me to read . |
| 11 | He could even appreciate how tricky a situation this must have been for the DIA , although it did little to ease his sense of injury . |
| 12 | Although South Korea did not make an official response to the preconditions — all of which it had rejected in the past — it did agreed to suspend its pursuit of membership of the UN until the two Korean states had discussed the issue further . |