Example sentences of "that [was/were] [pron] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | All 10 proved negative , but he added : ‘ That was something of a dry run . |
| 2 | But that was something of a false dawn . |
| 3 | That was something of an exaggeration , but any emphasis on the rate of growth of manufacturing generally must take account of the weight of particular export-inclined industries in total output . |
| 4 | So that was me with a habit and two kids to look after on 36 quid a week social … . |
| 5 | I said to her , I was saying it to Mum earlier , if that was me with a family , I 'd wake up to the fact that you 're pa , I , I I , there 's too many here . |