Example sentences of "it was meant to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was meant to be thirty six . |
| 2 | ‘ It was meant to be temporary , but Elaine wanted me to have you , and I think that influenced the social worker . |
| 3 | When they moved to their cottage it was meant to be temporary … despite the lack of facilities they 've been here over 30 years . |
| 4 | It was meant to be intimidating , and it served that purpose well . |
| 5 | The Shah appropriated the idea of reform to himself an launched what he called his " White Revolution " — white because it was meant to be bloodless . |
| 6 | ‘ I did n't know it was meant to be fancy dress though . ’ |
| 7 | I mean , erm , if you did n't know it was meant to be serious , you might think it was a great send off of psychoanalysis , you know . |
| 8 | It was meant to be some kind of joke . |
| 9 | I thought it was meant to be anonymous . |
| 10 | It was meant to be swift and brief , but the moment she touched him Miguel took control , and kissed her long and hard , so that she found herself breathing deeply , gasping for air . |
| 11 | ‘ I do n't see how it was meant to be funny . |
| 12 | It was meant to be funny , you know Gabriel . ’ |
| 13 | It was meant to be funny . |
| 14 | ‘ I thought it was meant to be improper , ’ I said . |
| 15 | ‘ Oh , it was meant to be improper , ’ said Ivy , in a full , satisfied tone . |