Example sentences of "was [adj] [verb] that [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Both Mr Hyslop and Mr Guest said Mr Newbegin was wrong to suggest that 15-year-old models were uneconomical .
2 When the structure of organization in the whole city was reviewed in Sheffield in 1911 , it was 10 Salvidge that local Unionists turned for advice , as did the Manchester Unionists at the same time .
3 He had made enquiry in Cornwall to ascertain what dues were typical in that county and from the information he had gleaned he was able to show that Consolidated Mines paid one-twentyfourth ; Tresavean and South Roskear one-twentieth ; and North Roskear to two different Mineral Lords — one-twentieth and one-fifteenth .
4 Taking this further Wenger ( 1984 ) was able to show that supportive networks were needed by both sides in the caring relationship ; this could be not only the slightly more distant family who by writing , telephoning , and occasional visits kept contact , but also a circle of friends for the carer 's own support .
5 But particular abnormalities in biochemistry have been linked to schizophrenia since it was first discovered that hallucinatory drugs could induce a psychosis .
6 Mrs Porter said it was difficult to say that local authorities should help Victim Support , but added : ‘ It would be nice if we could be considered because of our vital service . ’
7 Indeed , I was slow to discover that other men had had this experience , for it had been possible to read books and to associate with men on other grounds …
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