Example sentences of "[noun prp] [was/were] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Security Council resolutions aimed at getting the Iraqis out of Kuwait were a model of collective action against aggression . |
| 2 | She quoted an education lecturer , " if Risinghill were a country place , the natural conditions of rural life would throw the teacher into the community , but in London social conditions do not do this ; unless you see it as a need , you would go along quite happily thinking the community is not part of your job " ( Berg 1968:273 ) . |
| 3 | William Bartlemas and Kevin O'Rourke were a legend in the world of British theatre . |
| 4 | If the map of Leicestershire were a face it would have a few small pimples on its chin and they would take fifty years to come to a head . |
| 5 | To Chapman 's horror , Arsenal were a goal down fifteen minutes from the interval , to deafening cheers from the home supporters that could be heard for miles around . |
| 6 | At that stage Arsenal were a point behind Everton , with a match in hand . |
| 7 | In fairness to this young and skilful Victorians side they just did n't count yesterday as Randalstown were a class apart . |
| 8 | Llanrwst were a class above their hosts Menai Bridge , winning by 147 runs . |
| 9 | Frankie were a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures . |
| 10 | The Fawcetts were a fighting family , although neither George nor Sidney received a medal for valour between them — a clear injustice . |
| 11 | If Sue were a cake , she 'd be layers of feather-light pastry , with jam , and piped curls and flourishes of cream and a sprinkling of chocolate on top . |
| 12 | If APGPR were a satiety signal and the urine concentrations mirrored circulating blood concentrations , then the late appearance of APGPR in the circulation could explain the loss of appetite control in these morbidly obese patients . |
| 13 | We still thought the ATS were a wartime phenomenon . |
| 14 | A court would interpret such words in their natural manner which is objective , i.e. the Secretary of State could not simply rely upon his own subjective beliefs , but would have to point to some evidence from which it could reasonably be inferred that , for example , Napoleon was a person of hostile origin . |
| 15 | That would be a fundamental change from the practice of Labour Governments of which the right hon. Member for Sparkbrook was a member . |
| 16 | Yet , as far as Diana and her brother and sisters were concerned , Lady Spencer was a gold-digger after their father 's status . |
| 17 | Diana 's paternal grandmother , Countess Spencer was a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth , the Queen Mother , while her maternal grandmother , Ruth , Lady Fermoy is currently one of her Women of the Bedchamber , a position she has held for nearly thirty years . |
| 18 | Cunningham was a rationalist , a member of that more stern , censorious and dour breed that was to produce disciplinarian managers like Bill Struth of Rangers , Jock Stein of Celtic and Jim McLean of Dundee United . |
| 19 | Without such pressure even my execution at the hands of the Khad was a possibility … your efforts and support greatly encouraged me and my family , for when I came to know of them I was indeed strengthened by them . ’ |
| 20 | One such story followed one of Australia 's prestigious Logie Award ceremonies at which Kylie was a celebrity guest . |
| 21 | Compared to Farafra , Bahriyah was a metropolis . |
| 22 | By profession prior to retirement Bill Wickson was a schoolmaster , and for many years was Headmaster of South Norwood High School . |
| 23 | Falconer was a bachelor but a man in love with life . |
| 24 | ‘ Falconer was a man who liked birds , ’ he replied slowly . |
| 25 | Bernard Villette was a rival for Claudine 's affections . |
| 26 | So he had , and Sally-Anne knew that , above all , Dr Neil was a man of his word . |
| 27 | I think that Neil was a bit of a sensitive area . |
| 28 | Sister Marie was a teacher for 20 years , and a provincial of the Loreto sisters for 12 years , and more recently has been involved in pastoral care in the prison service at Strangeways and Risley . |
| 29 | Not that Cathy Carne was a loner , she wanted — needed human contacts , but she would have them only on her own terms . |
| 30 | Some of them would be outraged We certainly know that one of them was convinced by Jesus , Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin and you know that , that later on we 're told of Joseph of Arimathea , but what did he do Michael do you know , does anybody know what Joseph of Arimathea did ? |