Example sentences of "was [verb] [verb] all [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The definition had been left somewhat vague in the legislation , though it was intended to embrace all matters relevant . |
| 2 | The reform was intended to affect all farms and estates of more than 180 hectares ( 450 acres ) but in Pomerania — the Polish Corridor — the soil was so poor that the lower limit was set at 400 hectares ( 1,000 acres ) . |
| 3 | The grand alliance favoured a new set of standards called open systems interconnection ( OSI ) , which was intended to allow all types of computer in the world to talk to each other within any kind of network . |
| 4 | It was argued on behalf of the shareholders that the Directive was intended to protect all investors and that they would be prejudiced if they were not notified in advance of the intended cancellation of Titaghur 's public listing . |
| 5 | Much controversy has attached to the word ‘ servants ’ in this passage , as to whether it cancelled the previous Leveller insistence on full , unqualified adult manhood suffrage and was intended to exclude all wage-earners from the vote , or — more likely — was meant to cover only those living in , and so dependent on their master or mistress for board and lodging . |
| 6 | In 1904 a loosely structured organization , the Union of Liberation , was formed to unite all sections of the opposition . |
| 7 | In 1903 a loosely structured organization , the Union of Liberation , was formed to unite all sections of opposition and to press for constitutional democracy based on universal , equal , secret and direct franchise . |
| 8 | To compete for the award a partnership was formed representing all sectors in the town : Private sector : Teesside and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Teesside Tomorrow . |
| 9 | It was developed to keep all aspects ‘ under one roof ’ in view of the fact that , outside London , Belfast is second to Manchester as the largest cargo airport in the UK . |
| 10 | The present prospective study was designed to evaluate all patients with symptoms of gastrooesophageal reflux , who were submitted to a clinical assessment over a period of time . |
| 11 | In contrast to the policy adopted at St James 's , Knatchbull Road , it was decided to re-roof All Saints and St Barnabas with natural slates rather than the cheaper synthetic slates that had been used on the earlier project . |
| 12 | The Thai Army commander , Gen. Suchinda Kraprayoon , visited in March 1991 and an agreement was reached to withdraw all troops of both countries from disputed border areas . |
| 13 | Slovenia was intending to sever all links with the Yugoslavian Federation on June 23 . |
| 14 | The OAU Secretary-General , Salim Ahmed Salim , was asked to assist all parties in Somalia [ see p. 38277 ] to reach an agreement to safeguard national unity and ensure peace and stability . |
| 15 | The hearing was adjourned to allow all parties to submit written statements by April 24 . |
| 16 | Chamberlain was deputed to handle all negotiations in his absence , and in particular to attend a meeting of the leaders of the three parties which was fixed for that same Tuesday . |
| 17 | ‘ Suppose it was meant to turn all eyes towards our hostess ? ’ |
| 18 | In 1920 the unemployment insurance scheme was extended to cover all workers except those on the land , in domestic service or in the civil service . |
| 19 | We are able to offer you a comprehensive letting and management service which was created to suit all needs . |