Example sentences of "was [verb] [conj] [adv] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was possible because human life was regarded as primarily the life of the community in which one generation quietly succeeded another , so that there was no pressing need for rapid construction . |
| 2 | A percutaneous cholecystogram was done and then the fundus of the gall bladder was punctured with a Kellett needle ( 152 mm long dwell sheathed needle , Becton Dickinson , Ontario , Canada ) , using a combination of ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance . |
| 3 | He was lefthanded and so the disability was a severe blow but he used to say : ‘ You do n't paint with your hands , you paint with your heart and mind ’ , and he proved that , did n't he ? ’ |
| 4 | This approach was confirmed in the Ashington Piggeries case where it was recognised that both the seller and buyer had their own areas of expertise and the issue was whether the defect fell within the respective area of expertise of the buyer . |
| 5 | After the eruption , it was found that almost the whole of one side of the cone had disappeared , and it looked as if a giant bite had been taken out of it . |
| 6 | Significantly , it was found that overall the infant mortality rate was slipping behind those of Jordan and Syria as well as Israel . |
| 7 | However , the light was fading and so the presentation was made . |
| 8 | And now that I come to think back , ’ said Cadfael , shaking his head between doubt and conviction , ‘ that wind that blew in was gone before ever the page settled . |
| 9 | But all the while he was learning and soon the time had come when he was no longer satisfied to design for others . |
| 10 | There as you probably know are various groups who feel that they , ought to erm , they ought to take a stand because they felt that Port Meadow actually the character of Port Meadow was changing and ultimately the Council I think agreed with them , that something should be done and this was the action that was taken . |
| 11 | The dissection of Eclipse was continued until only the skeleton , still with its ligaments , was left . |
| 12 | ‘ On the occasion in question when he was due to go on a fourth visit , the prison was informed that unfortunately the relative had died . |