Example sentences of "[was/were] [vb pp] on [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Processions were headed by fife and drum , banners proclaimed " bread or blood " , loaves were carried on pikes . |
| 2 | This drop was overcome by means of an inclined plane , up and down which the loaded barges were carried on trolleys . |
| 3 | As was customary a number of items such as galvanised baths , water cans and garden implements were hung on hooks outside , below the fascia . |
| 4 | It was Dubois , however , who called the Doctor 's attention to a small ante-chamber in which several grotesque fish and toads were hung on hooks beside dried roots . |
| 5 | interviews were taken on tours and I saw some of them go down the hill |
| 6 | It was vaulted and this vault was carried on columns which in turn were supported on the backs of animals — lions or oxen . |
| 7 | The floor was carried on joists and under this was space for storage , scenery , gladiators and animals . |
| 8 | The action was taken on grounds of conducting unauthorised business and making unsolicited calls and misleading statements , SIB said , and prevents LWI and from continuing to do this and from disposing or dealing with any assets . |
| 9 | Most importantly , a different view was taken on measures to restrict the speed of motorised traffic . |