Example sentences of "[conj] [vb past] [adv] [conj] be " in BNC.

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1 ( a ) prevent any proceedings to which this Order applies from being taken or completed earlier than is required by this Order ; or
2 Did you have er relatives that worked here or was it the pay or ?
3 It is neither understood nor accepted today and is greatly feared .
4 He then appeared to settle his differences and played twice but was dropped for Sunday 's match with Bradford .
5 It placed a disproportionately severe restriction on the defendant 's right to compete after leaving the employment and went further than was reasonable in the interests of the parties .
6 He washed and dressed quickly and was downstairs ten minutes before breakfast began , hoping for a quiet word with Gooseneck about Sunil 's condition .
7 ‘ He ate and drank generously and was well liked by the other customers , even though he was a Scotsman . ’
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