Example sentences of "was [adv] [prep] [v-ing] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you wanted to indulge in dodgy puns ( and why stop now ? ) , you could say S&M was all about coming under pressure but the authorities are taking things too far . |
| 2 | It was only after phoning for help that Lizzie thought about what happened to her sister . |
| 3 | It was only after moving to Llanberis that I did my next winter route in Wales — a quick solo of Sinister Gully . |
| 4 | It was only from looking at film of the first episode that everyone remembered Frank had forgotten to wear his famous beret and raincoat . |
| 5 | It was just like arguing with Papa , thought Sally-Anne with some disgust . |
| 6 | I showed her my January AIM , then she announced it was just like going to art school : she has had some training . |
| 7 | I showed her my January AIM , then she announced it was just like going to art school : she has had some training . |
| 8 | Oh , it was a battle , and no mistake , thought Sally-Anne ; it was almost like playing against Papa — only Dr Neil played more slowly ; but he was just as cunning . |
| 9 | It was seldom worth tangling with wizards , they so rarely had any treasure worth speaking of . |
| 10 | He seemed pleased that Slim had disappeared from the district 'cos Big Joe was never for tradin' in bairns . |