Example sentences of "was [adj] that [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Each judge was emphatic that Justice Morling 's decision and that reached by them on appeal rested on a consideration of the context and the wording of the claim that there was ‘ little evidence ’ and ‘ none which proves scientifically ’ that cigarette smoke causes disease in non-smokers . |
| 2 | Primo Nebiolo , president of the International Amateur Athletic Federation , was emphatic that athletes will receive no cash inducement to take part . |
| 3 | But the explanation could have been phrased in a different way : it was precisely because she was pregnant that Ms Webb would be unavailable for work at the critical time . |
| 4 | To a growing number of health professionals it was self-evident that Israel 's priority was the application of a system which ensured dependence and control rather than the good health of the community . |
| 5 | And he added it was absurd that Army units which uncovered intelligence about intended attacks on UDR men , as at Drumnakilly outside Omagh , should end up in court . |
| 6 | It was absurd that Norman Ward Westerman and Lord Boddy should listen with real deference to his views on Halifax , while at home he could n't even get a hearing from his own wife . |
| 7 | It was understandable that branch members should be reluctant to risk a fall in recruitment through another increase in fees : yet the rises of 1956 had had no discernible effect . |
| 8 | As Harrow-on-the-Hill had one of the highest burglary rates in London , it was understandable that residents of the numerous private roads should be cautious . |
| 9 | June 1941 was the second devastating German invasion of Russia in recent times and it was understandable that Moscow wished to create a buffer zone between itself and Germany . |
| 10 | Perhaps it was understandable that Gustave thought I was only jealous . |
| 11 | As against Falkirk in the Tennents Scottish Cup , Hearts managed to record a crucial victory without firing on all cylinders , though , in the circumstances — Gary Mackay , Tosh McKinlay , Neil Berry and Allan Preston were out injured and Peter Van de Ven was missing through suspension — it was understandable that Joe Jordan greeted the result with a smile . |
| 12 | He was quite happy to be Marcus 's dog , but it was possible that Marcus relied on his assuming some more dignified role . |
| 13 | Although she had made some photocopies to study later , it was possible that Adam might be able to clear the matter up in a few moments . |
| 14 | It was possible that Riddle had committed suicide in such a way as to make it appear that he had been murdered . |
| 15 | It was possible that Britain would be crippled by nuclear assault within 60 days of the start of a war . |
| 16 | David Dorn , a nuclear physicist working for the Commission , was quoted in New York on Jan. 15 as saying that it was possible that Iraq possessed enough components for up to 10,000 gas centrifuges . |
| 17 | It was possible that ideals could sometimes get tangled up with prejudices . |
| 18 | It was possible that Jotan was being overconfident , he thought , though there was no sign of the punt full of men . |
| 19 | It was possible that flares might be dropped . |
| 20 | They said the trend was an unusually low blip and it was possible that crime rates would continue to rise in 1992 . |
| 21 | It was possible that recovery might be organised , and for that reason he would remain where he was at least until morning . |
| 22 | Apart from this kind of gesture , however , there was little that de Gaulle could do to get his way diplomatically . |
| 23 | It was ironical that Adam , who was the owner of that big house and all that land and the contents of the house , nevertheless went down to Nunes the second time with less than a fiver in his pocket . |
| 24 | He was upset that Barclays tried to check his credit-standing without telling him . |
| 25 | He was upset that Daisy was gone , but the horse could be replaced . |
| 26 | " She was upset that Matthew had n't told her you were coming back . " |
| 27 | He cycled to Sweetlea and there , too , said he was sorry that Timothy Gedge had been a nuisance . |
| 28 | and erm , mum was sorry that Mark had been on about it , she said , oh I bet that 's where he goes , and erm , like the park beside it was just lovely , |
| 29 | ‘ Every member of the commission was sorry that Leeds had to be dealt with at all . |
| 30 | She was grateful that Sylvie had not taken up the Princesse 's invitation to join them for the holidays and , a little guiltily , that Leo had n't either . |