Example sentences of "[noun pl] [was/were] [pron] [art] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the words were his the images were taken from those things Kraal and Minch had told him about that distant place . |
| 2 | Opposite the Cages was what the eagles called the Three Island Pond where ducks and flamingos were kept . |
| 3 | I did n't understand her questions was it the figures had come from the private sector I 'm not sure if she understood it herself either erm we 've talked in the social services planning cuts committee about a list of homes for refurbishment and Mr wanted a very long list er a list which would blight every home not on the list . |
| 4 | The Mayor and his friends were themselves the criminals , hand in glove with the smugglers whose leader Jake was clearly an old ally . |
| 5 | Local peace initiative activities were themselves the targets of violence attacks . |