Example sentences of "in that state [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 In that state they became ‘ sylvan demons ’ , ‘ either falling into a deep slumber or looking around for a fight . ’
2 In desperation , in many cases , young females deliberately become pregnant because they know that once they are in that state they are immediately restored to the benefit system .
3 Henry Erskine once remarked of a Scottish judge and freeholder that ‘ he was first my enemy , when I came into power he was my great friend , when I went out he turned cool again & left off cultivating me , in that state we now remain , but I make no doubts were I in again , I should have him back again' .
4 ‘ I do trust George completely ’ Annette went on ‘ I just have to with his work and so much he ca n't tell me but when he come back in that state I just could n't help …
5 In that state he gave it to the boy who set off on his half-mile walk .
6 ‘ If you try to get home in that state you 'll wind up back in London .
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