Example sentences of "[adv] [vb pp] [adv] [to-vb] that " in BNC.
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1 | But he was somewhat taken aback to learn that it was a severe case of overswinging . |
2 | It must be stated at this point that it is not intended here to suggest that there is a conspiracy on the part of doctors to deprive patients of their rights , or that doctors act out of ill will . |
3 | Boy was not surprised at the kind of sex they had , because he had already learnt never to assume that people made love in the same way as they talked . |
4 | Analgesia is usually given regularly to ensure that pain is kept under control at all times . |
5 | Supporters were even more taken aback to learn that he was calling himself James , rather that the long-familiar Jimmy . |
6 | ‘ It must also be thoroughly researched locally to ensure that it is not being called after an undesirable part of town . |
7 | Brand A has been carefully put together to ensure that the slimmer enjoys a wide range of textures and flavours and still has the psychological satisfaction of preparing the food he or she eats . |
8 | It had n't taken long to determine that the plane had been sabotaged . |
9 | Legislation , however , is a dangerous invention : ‘ It gave into the hands of men an instrument of great power which they needed to achieve some good , but which they have not yet learned so to control that it may not produce great evil ’ . |