Example sentences of "[was/were] [vb pp] that other " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If it were thought that other clubs would try to copy them , their example might , I am afraid , be unfortunate . |
| 2 | Neither system was wholly satisfactory , but during the public inquiry into the Trident accident at Staines in 1972 evidence was heard that other aircraft had suffered similar happenings ( though in less critical circumstances and there had been no accident ) and the question was put : ‘ Why were these incidents not reported under the voluntary system ? ’ |
| 3 | Shortly after Abe 's arrest it was reported that other members of the Miyazawa faction were being questioned in connection with the affair . |
| 4 | It was felt that other requirements had priority . |
| 5 | On this occasion I didn ‘ t , because it was felt that other factors were more important . |
| 6 | Until recently , it was assumed that other birds rely on different clues to guide them home . |
| 7 | It was suggested that other generals , most notably , the Army Chief of Staff , Gen. Mirza Aslam Beg , had favoured Jatoi , a Sindhi , as Prime Minister " in the interests of national unity " . |