Example sentences of "was a real " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was a real fear that cask ale , Britain 's unique contribution to the world of beer , could be drowned in a rising tide of cold , fizzy keg . |
| 2 | Roger Poole , chief union negotiator , said there was a real risk of a major breakdown in the 999 service . |
| 3 | The employment of the resources of the court in hearing such appeals inevitably postponed the hearing of other appeals where there was a real issue to be decided . |
| 4 | There was a real threat that she might have to resign . |
| 5 | When I found the right place it was a real hole . |
| 6 | From Steve and Paul 's point of view , I reckon they thought he was a real card and that it would be a big laugh having him around . |
| 7 | Clearly they each believed there was a real issue , and that the other was intelligent enough to pursue it . |
| 8 | I fish most weekends and I do n't mind what I catch , I 'll fish for anything , so this fish was a real bonus . |
| 9 | This was a real proper 'un . |
| 10 | If I was a real good painter or summat , I 'd paint a picture of this all sort of dark green and grey and black . |
| 11 | That was a real grown-up thing to do . |
| 12 | It was a real good card . |
| 13 | My visit to the Meyerson , IM Pei 's beautiful construction on the unimpressive edge of downtown Dallas , was a real architectural experience . |
| 14 | Yeo Davis could have credibly warned Barton that , whatever the public statements , there was a real risk that Huerter would be bailed out . ’ |
| 15 | He is popular in Japan , more like a movie star than a politician ( partly because his brother , Yujiro , was a real film star until he died last year ) . |
| 16 | As long as President Mengistu held on , there was a real chance that it might all happen again . |
| 17 | Its tax bill , but for the special rules , would not have reflected that — which suggests the gap was a real one . |
| 18 | There was a real incentive for operators to provide a quality service which built consumer loyalty . |
| 19 | That cry was a real cry of despair from the cross — not make-believe . |
| 20 | Union members were openly expressing the view that there was a real chance that the ailing division would now pull out of its dive with the Peters ' Plan , which had been fully supported by Bunker and a two-thirds majority at the plant . |
| 21 | Oh sure , Harriet Shakespeare was a real person . |
| 22 | Harriet Shakespeare was a real person , but perhaps Hank was only a part of himself , given a famous face . |
| 23 | ‘ Her husband was a real gentleman , ever so brave . |
| 24 | He was a real old devil . |
| 25 | The first-ever Chelsea Show garden venture for BBC Gardeners ' World Magazine and sponsor Fuji film was a real challenge that proved to be a great success ! |
| 26 | Well , he was a real man , a real general man , he drove fast cars and flew an aeroplane as well as being a fine musician . |
| 27 | This man was a real cultural snob who quite destroyed me . |
| 28 | There was a real embarrassment of riches . |
| 29 | As I refused so soon to repeat the horrors of the afternoon , the taxi ride from the Olympik to Nove Mesto ( the New Town ) was a real treat . |
| 30 | This was a real lady The girls were suddenly self-conscious , smoothing down their tattered skirts and tucking their dirty feet out of sight . |