Example sentences of "[was/were] [vb pp] that this [noun sg] was " in BNC.
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| 1 | We were told that this money was being collected for the families and we gave this money through the official trade union for that purpose . |
| 2 | It was emphasized that this barter was worked out in accordance with world prices . |
| 3 | Later it was realised that this problem was particularly associated with phenformin and , provided metformin is avoided in the presence of renal or hepatic impairment , tissue hypoxia or significant ketone body production , it is safe ( Bergman et al , 1978 ; Luft et al , 1978 ; Nattrass & Alberti , 1978 ) . |
| 4 | Once again , however , it was felt that this solution was not entirely acceptable since the words degradation and humiliation were lacking in the certainty desirable for criminal legislation . |
| 5 | After the flight of King James II on 11 December 1688 the legal fiction was adopted that this day was the last of his reign ( thus 4 James II is 6 February 1688 to 11 December 1688 ) , and there followed an interregnum until William III and Mary II were made king and queen for their joint and several lives on 13 February 1689 . |
| 6 | Also , how unemployed people were presented in the media was criticised ; however it was agreed that this image was merely a reflection of the views of the Tory government . |
| 7 | For a long time it was thought that this Gospel was written by Matthew the Apostle . |
| 8 | Although for a considerable time before the resumed hearing it was known that this House was to consider whether to permit Hansard to be used as an aid to construction , there was no suggestion from the Crown or anyone else that such a course might breach Parliamentary privilege until the Attorney-General raised the point at the start of the rehearing . |
| 9 | It was emphasised that this event was not only intended for those interested in ecumenical groups . |
| 10 | Women made up only a minor proportion of the prison population in Geurrero and I was assured that this situation was reflected throughout Mexico . |
| 11 | It was suggested that this criticism was a consequence of resentment at Suharto 's failure to follow the military 's advice in a number of areas , including the appointment of the Vice-President after the 1988 election [ see p. 36933 ] . |
| 12 | It was held that this instruction was inadequate to prevent the commission of the offence ( under section 1 ) . |
| 13 | This was taken one step further in Stadium Finance v. Robbins where it was held that this requirement was not complied with . |
| 14 | It was held that this claim was allowable . |