Example sentences of "[vb past] [pers pn] [adj] at [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Toulouse also , the steadily falling value of comital coins in the second half of the century made them relevant at last to the needs of the merchant classes . |
| 2 | Like Sarah he found it strange at first having to change roles from competitor to coach . |
| 3 | She says , ‘ I found it difficult at first having to relinquish the coaching responsibilities , but it was great working with Rob . |
| 4 | Celia hoped they were still loyal enough to be decently enthusiastic , even if they found it difficult at first to appreciate the new subtlety of Yorick 's music . |
| 5 | As a mature student I found it difficult at first to work on my own or in groups but now that the course is settling down , I feel that I will be able to tackle most tasks in business because we have had to learn to look for information and assimilate it so that we make it work for us . |
| 6 | To the employers , the entry of women made it possible at last to nibble away at — or do away with — such " restrictive practices " . |