Example sentences of "[was/were] [to-vb] [pers pn] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Two other books which he wrote at this time were to cause him serious trouble . |
| 2 | Collar insignia on the khaki jacket were to comprise thee regimental number over the branch device for all ranks below colonel ; and for colonels the national coat of arms was additionally worn in front of the branch device . |
| 3 | To bring false charges against one 's enemy , backed up by witnesses , was to cause him great inconvenience and expense . |
| 4 | For Naylor Massingham looked far from amused , and was in fact glowering at her darkly as he rapped toughly , ‘ The purpose of my wanting to see you , Miss Everett , was to give you verbal warning that unless your work improves you 're out ! ’ |
| 5 | So one of the first things I did with Clive after hypnotizing him was to ask him simple questions — ‘ What is your full name ? ’ , |
| 6 | The policy of the labour exchanges towards boys who wanted to come out of farming was to refuse them alternative employment . |