Example sentences of "[adv] it [vb past] that [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Thus it seemed that physics was more mature then chemistry , and had already left behind the stage of effervescent and explosive progress in which that science was still so visibly engaged .
2 Yesterday it emerged that EMAP had lifted its stake to 10.3 per cent , buying a further 200,000 shares .
3 More hearteningly it showed that teasing seemed to decrease as pupils got to know each other better as classmates , and despite the possibility of teasing most of the children interviewed welcomed the social breadth of the integrated setting .
4 A few months ago it seemed that oil markets were in for a chill spring .
5 Kylie , based in the opulent comfort of London 's St James 's Club , favourite hunt of Hollywood superstars like Clint Eastwood , was everywhere it seemed that summer — and the record sales reflected it around the world .
6 At least it started that way , then the sharkskin dress was rubbing against me and other things began to seem far away .
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