Example sentences of "they knew the [noun] [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This confused the Girls ' uncomplicated minds as they knew the couple were still living together . |
| 2 | They knew the odds were against them . |
| 3 | Roberts 's ankle appeared broken , but the Chelsea players were not interested in retribution and the club , as soon as they knew the injury was less serious , put a message on the electronic scoreboard : an example of public relations from which others could learn . |
| 4 | The roars of laughter told that they knew the sergeant was right to suspect moonlighting ; something which is quite common to the lower ranks of the RUC because many have a background as skilled tradespeople . |
| 5 | Their trial , on Health and Safety charges has been told that they knew the gantry was unsafe but did nothing about it . |