Example sentences of "it [was/were] [adj] when [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it were clear when a party has formed an intention to incur legal obligation , if a person did commonly define the obligation he desired to assume in terms which left little doubt as to its nature , it would be unnecessary , and indeed merely foolish , to require an additional test of that intention . |
| 2 | This , however , would not be positive so much as negative reinforcement , ie it was nice when the pressure stopped . |
| 3 | I hoped that would clear the whole thing up , so it was unbelievable when the cab driver picked me out . ’ |
| 4 | It was unfortunate when a zoo lost an eagle , so why did he feel so pleased about it ? |
| 5 | ‘ It was OK when the river was dredged . |