Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [noun] said [pers pn] was " in BNC.
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| 1 | Insp David Taylor of the British Transport police said it was fortunate that the train did not career off the track . |
| 2 | British Transport police said he was released on bail to appear before Maidstone magistrates in Kent on October 15 . |
| 3 | A British Government source said it was absurd to pay people to broadcast in a signal before consumers had even shown any interest in wide-screen television . |
| 4 | A public health official said it was an ‘ extraordinary ’ case , and a spokeswoman for Cadbury 's , which makes Flakes in Dublin , called it ‘ bizarre ’ . |
| 5 | Dr Philip Mannion at Chester public health laboratory said he was delighted with the results so far . |
| 6 | A Foreign Office spokesman said it was too early to consider sanctions against North Korea but added that Britain would consider what steps to take with other signatory states . |
| 7 | A letter from Grant 's Coatian Army Major said he was hit in the chest during a heavy Serbian bombardment . |
| 8 | However , National Home Loans said it was ‘ virtually certain' it could hold out against a rise until Christmas . |
| 9 | The international singer songwriter said he was ‘ flattered and honoured ’ at being appointed President of the club Board . |
| 10 | But two days ago that appearent safety was threatened when a bogus health worker said she was making a four monthly check . |
| 11 | A man who grew 1,659 cannabis plants said he was a ‘ heavy smoker ’ and claimed that they were all for his own use . |
| 12 | In a letter of ‘ unanimous support ’ published in the Times today , the ten board members said he was the best person to lead the corporation . |
| 13 | One of Mr Garel-Jones ' key tormentors Tory Euro-sceptic Bill Cash said he was surprised by the resignation . |
| 14 | And she bought things with her erm twenty five pound voucher said I was having a lovely time and I forgot the time ! |
| 15 | His first girl friend said he was ‘ not a groper : too much class ’ . |
| 16 | The 57-year-old champion jockey said he was ‘ in good shape ’ . |
| 17 | Chemical giant ICI said it was ceasing production at two chlorine plants at Fleetwood on the Fylde Coast and listed increased fuel charges as one of the reasons for closure . |
| 18 | The international news and financial information agency said it was bringing forward to April 5 the 15.9p per share payout . |
| 19 | Lord Mackay , who like other party spokesman said he was speaking personally , added he would determine his own position after hearing the full debate . |
| 20 | Next day Peony said she was going to post a letter , did her mother want anything from the village ? |