Example sentences of "[was/were] very [adj] [conj] it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were very discreet but it looked to me like an assignation . ’ |
| 2 | No doubt the members were very proud when it won the demo-competition at the party where it was released . |
| 3 | I mean we were in a particular discussion last night I mean that chap was making a particular point and we were able to ask questions and that was very useful and it helped everything else and as a result I have a view that Hydro Electric have a certain commitment to the community and I respect it for having that commitment . |
| 4 | ‘ I was very pleased when it rained , as Silver Fling is best really at five and a half furlongs , and the easier ground made it more of a test ’ . |
| 5 | I mean , the penknife you gave me for Christmas was very nice but it does n't cut things . |
| 6 | Eugénie loved the sea and was a strong swimmer even though at Biarritz she found that ‘ the sea was very cold and it required great strength of mind to get in ’ . |
| 7 | She said the notice was very detailed and it had taken longer than expected to draw up . |
| 8 | The brew was very important as it completed or shut up the work . |
| 9 | I think it was very interesting and it warns you not to talk to strangers . |
| 10 | The Gloucester coach Keith Richardson says that the week may have turned around the team 's season … the win over a strong bridgend side was very rewarding and it reflects the old Gloucester dog attitude … when they think there 's competition a match to be won they respond and come through … there 's a big league game against Northampton coming up on saturday and Gloucester need all the inspiration they can get to win |