Example sentences of "was [adj] when a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Its organization was similar in that it was controlled by persons of relatively high social status , that ransoming was a major source of profit , and that the transporting of animals over long distances was usual when a payment was not forthcoming . |
| 2 | He or she was poorest when a child when the maternal family had most dependents , in early middle life after marriage and the arrival of young children and again in old age . |
| 3 | Times were not so hard for businesses then and I was grateful when a year of events raised £107,000 . |
| 4 | He was also ready for office , and was delighted when an offer came in the first few weeks of the new Government . |
| 5 | Abolition of the Southern League also robbed players of a useful safety valve , for no transfer fee was payable when a player moved into it from the League . |
| 6 | It was unfortunate when a zoo lost an eagle , so why did he feel so pleased about it ? |
| 7 | ‘ I was puzzled when a paper recently called me a ‘ bread head ’ . |
| 8 | ‘ I was disappointed when a move to the club fell through earlier in the season because I believe my style would be suited to the English game . |
| 9 | But it was she who was surprised when a man 's voice said explosively , ‘ What the hell are you doing here ? ’ |