Example sentences of "[was/were] [adv] [adj] [subord] just " in BNC.
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| 1 | We were instantly impressed when just two passes with the squeegee tile/window head cut through soap deposits on tiles , leaving them gleaming — no polishing or scrubbing needed ! |
| 2 | The rumours were now more than just loud , they were deafening . |
| 3 | The American influences on English Nonconformity were far more than just catchy songs , the taking of collections during services , ‘ American organs ’ and individual communion cups . |
| 4 | Their lives were far more than just hard . |
| 5 | On the other hand it is now accepted that Kennedy 's lengthy telephone calls to Macmillan fell short of " consultation " even if Macmillan 's official biographer argues that they " were certainly more than just 'informative' " . |
| 6 | Freud 's notion of sexuality was more inclusive than just sexual reproduction , but he was not unique in pointing out that sexuality was an important biological instinct . |
| 7 | Chief Inspector was slightly more than just a copper , Meredith thought wryly , amused at his apparent self abasement . |
| 8 | So I phoned her last Nancy phoned me last Friday afternoon before she went on holiday to tell me , and I phoned I was n't sure whether just to sort of play it low key or then I thought , Well I know I really should just give here a wee ring . |