Example sentences of "were [noun pl] at [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fortunately both parents were experts at managing money ; Robert at saving , when and if there was anything to save ; Ella at making the housekeeping stretch twice as far as anyone else . |
| 2 | For the first time since August 1991 there were attempts at mass emigration , triggered by rumours that Italy had made preparations to receive refugees . |
| 3 | Give the names of all persons who were directors at any time during the year . |
| 4 | Give the names of all persons who were directors at any time during the year . |
| 5 | Disclose the names of persons who were directors at any time during the year . |
| 6 | The result of this sensitivity for the majority of respondents was a friendly but uneasy and measured co-operation , although there were extremes at either pole . |