Example sentences of "[was/were] very [adj] that [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because the Codds have been used to tiller-steered boats , they were very keen that Sparkle be similarly equipped . |
| 2 | You were very quiet that term , different . |
| 3 | Seamans said it was very rare that violence broke out at American football , baseball or basketball games , ‘ and what is the biggest concern is that it seems to be organised violence at European soccer games which is something we have never experienced , ’ he added . |
| 4 | Combine driver Rob Greaves was very surprised that moisture content for this time of the year was only 13.5% . |
| 5 | I was very determined that drama activities would play a central role in the English curriculum , and I found my Working Group were unanimous in supporting this approach . |