Example sentences of "it [was/were] always [v-ing] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of the things that surprised me when I first read the New Testament seriously was that it was always talking about a Dark Power in the universe — a mighty evil spirit who was held to be the Power behind death and disease , and sin . |
| 2 | ‘ Of course it was always going to be difficult , ’ he said . |
| 3 | Indifferent service was noticeable : it was always going to be hard to persuade the Euro ‘ cast members ’ ( as staff are called ) to adopt the ‘ Have-a-Nice-Day ’ grin . |
| 4 | It was always going to be a tricky tie for 'Mill against two opponents , with the very unpredictable Chiddingfold pitch to contend with , plus a strong cross-wind . |
| 5 | It was always going to be a difficult fixture for lowly Millmead Reserves against high-fliers Shottermill Reserves , and the visitors ' hopes were totally dashed at the start when they could only field nine men . |
| 6 | I know in the recession of lot of parents have been forced to do just that , but it was always going to be a last resort and thankfully this winter 's tour means they can stay on where they are . |
| 7 | WITH A title like Tango ‘ Til You 're Sore , it was always going to be one of the sexiest plays of the summer . |
| 8 | It was always going to be a tough encounter , with the likelihood of further displays of petulance based on the tourists ' suspicion of the umpires . |
| 9 | It was always going to be a tough qualifying group with Italy , Portugal and Scotland fighting for the two places . |
| 10 | It was always going to be a tricky session because of a heavy downpour beforehand . ’ |
| 11 | It was always going to be a hard match , the venue is basically a big fish or nothing venue . |
| 12 | ‘ Our purpose in coming has been to give people experience and it was always going to be a hard tournament against Brazil and Germany . |
| 13 | It was always going to be a dull Budget , but the reaction at the seminar had to be seen to be believed . |
| 14 | But it was always going to be difficult for us once Huddersfield scored with a penalty . |
| 15 | ‘ The Government allowed people to believe it was always going to be good . |
| 16 | On Saturday with a gale blowing from one end of the pitch to the other , it was always going to be a battle between two sets of players who are never content just to hold the jacket when the going gets tough . |