Example sentences of "it [was/were] [adj] that [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even if it were true that all of consciousness and only that fell under statements of the three kinds , or related kinds , we would by means of this truth get only a wholly uninformative conception of consciousness . |
| 2 | As to Francis , well , it was inconceivable that such a thing could happen . |
| 3 | For the Right-Ons , many of whom had committed the cardinal mistake of taking other people 's newspapers too seriously , it was inconceivable that this diet of trash should be allowed to succeed . |
| 4 | It was frustrating that any English commentary was usually blocked out by Arabic , although one of the commentator 's forlorn attempts to pronounce Paul Gascoigne 's name was a rich source of amusement . |
| 5 | Store manager David Waring commented : ‘ With EuroDisney opening at the weekend it was nice that some of the local children could share in the fun here in Bordon . ’ |
| 6 | It was predictable that another important single issue could bring the students back out of their classrooms and onto the streets . |
| 7 | It was certain that some would have more and some less of the " lowest 40 per cent " nationally , however this target group was defined . |
| 8 | It was ironic that such a prolific man should have so few grandchildren . |
| 9 | It was fortunate that this did not extend to people . |
| 10 | He told Daniel about the terrible St Rémy painting of the blasted tree , about noir-rouge , and Daniel said that it was odd that these orchards should be all over the walls of other asylums now , to cheer people up . |
| 11 | Given the nature of its virulent anti-semitic propaganda , it was surprising that some fairly well-connected and distinguished individuals were associated with the organization . |
| 12 | It was sad that this feeling of desire and affection — so alien to him — had been wasted on such a creature . |
| 13 | From our interviews and observations it was apparent that many members were experiencing frustration through a lack of sense of direction or achievement in this field ( in the survey 25% of respondents felt that their board had achieved little in any field of activity ) , although they were not clear how this might be improved . |
| 14 | In so far as Japan was concerned , it was apparent that all profits made from their ‘ British ’ made products went back to Japan to boost their economy and to further their influence into the European markets . |
| 15 | Such pressure was important , since it was apparent that some of the officers within Area Working Party were satisfied with the production of ‘ sliced bread statements ’ : manifestos of intent which did not necessarily carry any promise of implementation . |
| 16 | Some changes came about on the death of Henry VIII , when the General Surveyors were absorbed into Augmentations , but it was apparent that more drastic reforms were needed . |
| 17 | As the afternoon progressed it was apparent that any amateur who could play to his handicap in these conditions was going to do very well . |
| 18 | But it was encouraging that some journalists were genuinely interested in trying to help and did feel that what had happened to John could have easily happened to them . |
| 19 | Even to me then , it was strange that such a perception should dawn at that moment , when dogs were barking , wind was blowing in , everyone was making a hubbub , and Mary Shelley stood before me . |
| 20 | It was strange that this wild young man settled down to an exemplary career as a Marine and on retirement became a probation officer . |
| 21 | While Timbury recommended that it was preferable that these be provided in association with small geriatric hospitals , it was recognised that some of these may be provided " free standing " in the community . |
| 22 | It was unbelievable that this could happen in the 20th century . |
| 23 | It was possible that all this business with my dad was a deliberate ploy by Argol and his pals to destabilize yours truly . |
| 24 | On March 28 an Interior Ministry spokesperson said that it was possible that former Communist leader Todor Zhivkov himself might be implicated in the crimes committed in the camps . |
| 25 | It was possible that these men were nothing but a strong feint designed to draw the allies towards Charleroi while the real French thrust , fuelled by the Emperor 's presence , attacked twenty-five miles to the west at Mons. |
| 26 | The RMT general secretary , Jimmy Knapp , said it was possible that more 24-hour strikes would be held unless BR defused the dispute with guarantees of no compulsory job losses . |
| 27 | Mr Justice Stegmann , who sentenced her in May , said that it was possible that another court might reach a different verdict . |
| 28 | He said some services would have to be reduced , some would be more expensive and it was possible that some would eventually go altogether . |
| 29 | On 2 October 1990 the inspector requested accounts of and details of transactions with one of the plaintiff 's subsidiaries , B ( Pte ) Ltd ( a Singapore company ) , as it was possible that this information would lead to the amendment of existing assessments . |
| 30 | It was possible that this ineptitude revealed incipient senility . |