Example sentences of "was [vb pp] just a [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The sporting world is full of fairy tales … but if the name of Samantha Raeisi ever reaches the headlines its going to be quite a story … she 's from Swindon … she 's a mum … she 's a model … and a few years ago she was given just a few weeks to live … |
| 2 | Earlier this month Mr Harris was given just a few days to live but for now his illness seems to have regressed . |
| 3 | Outcome in early treated subjects with phenylketonuria is not as good as was thought just a few years ago and is much more closely associated with the quality of blood phenylalanine control at all ages than previously recognised . |
| 4 | She was followed just a few hours later by Pole who , like Wolsey before him , had remained to the end torn between his allegiance to his monarch and his obedience to his spiritual lord . |
| 5 | This will bring an early return to Cleveland Park for Darlington-based Paul Bentley who was signed just a few weeks ago by the Midlands club from Boro . |
| 6 | Valerie Place was killed just a few days after Oxfam workers had visited the area . |
| 7 | Christian and Chelsea were allowed home for New Year but Andrew , who has had five heart murmurs , was released just a few days ago . |