Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj -er] [conj] i [verb] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Er , gi I 've done that you know , when I were younger and I 'd strained a heart muscle ! |
| 2 | Formation flying on the photographic Aztec was easier than I had expected considering the airframe 's sleekness and the early jet engines ' reputation for poor acceleration . |
| 3 | The figure framed in the light was shorter than I had expected , thin and stooped ; he looked up at the sky and cursed a guttural curse , then started buttoning his fly . |
| 4 | Unfortunately the pole was heavier than I had thought , I misjudged the angle and the thing came down on Dennis 's head . |
| 5 | The cottage was bigger than I had expected . |
| 6 | Innes McInnes was taller than I 'd expected , but then how tall should a millionaire be ? |
| 7 | The water was deeper than I had thought . |
| 8 | ‘ Nicola was happier than I had seen her for months , ’ he said . |
| 9 | I was happier than I had felt for months . |
| 10 | It was better once I had rounded the corner and I set off at a brisk pace for the west . |
| 11 | In spite of this , the going was better than I had dared to hope . |
| 12 | It was better than I 'd thought it 'd be . |
| 13 | ‘ Christmas was better than I dared expect , ’ she concluded . |