Example sentences of "was [vb pp] that this [noun] [vb past] " in BNC.

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1 It was claimed that this system allowed a lighter wing structure , and it was invented by a Swiss-born engineer , H J Stieher , who had worked for Wm Beardmore & Co .
2 It was claimed that this compromise represented significant progress since a May 13 EFTA-EC meeting in Brussels , when the main dispute had been over Norwegian and Icelandic reluctance to allow EC countries improved access to fish in their waters .
3 It was felt that this unit had not met the expectations of the department heads , and some improvements were necessary , without a clear definition of where these might be achieved .
4 It was believed that this area offered more opportunities for conversion into convenient living space .
5 It was admitted that this section worried the Fair Employment Commission , even though it was seldom used by employers .
6 Despite its close proximity , it was discovered that this breed owed its curly coat to a different gene and close inspection revealed that , unlike the Cornish and German breeds , this one did have a few long guard hairs .
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