Example sentences of "[noun pl] was [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Opposite the Cages was what the eagles called the Three Island Pond where ducks and flamingos were kept . |
| 2 | The imposition of VAT misdeclaration and serious default surcharges was something the federation had opposed since its outset . |
| 3 | I did n't understand her questions was it the figures had come from the private sector I 'm not sure if she understood it herself either erm we 've talked in the social services planning cuts committee about a list of homes for refurbishment and Mr wanted a very long list er a list which would blight every home not on the list . |
| 4 | A WOMAN who has spent her life caring for others was herself the centre of attention at the weekend . |
| 5 | For some members of staff , study skills was what the ESSE/L Project was really all about . |
| 6 | The economic and constitutional rights of the republics , at the same time , should be increased and defined more precisely ; but any changes of this kind must take account of the fact that each of the republics was itself a multinational state in which the interests of all national groups must be properly respected . |