Example sentences of "it [was/were] [adj] that it [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | from the first it was apparent that it was not destined to be the faultless pageant which the stewards and controllers of the Kha-Khan 's household had both intended and arranged . |
| 2 | This happened three times during the recording ; it was amazing that it was n't more . |
| 3 | It was ironical that it was Matthew 's kindness in mentioning the school to Fairfax for his daughter Sandra which had brought about their meeting . |
| 4 | It was marvellous that it was all over , but it took some time to sink in , and in any event had no immediate effect on most of us . |
| 5 | Then , having asked the congregation to pray for him , he paused again … and this time it was evident that it was physical weakness that obliged him to rest . |
| 6 | When Paul called me back to ask whether he was serious about this , I replied , yes , although I must admit I did n't hear strings and flutes on ‘ Space Oddity ’ at the beginning but once the track was done , it was obvious that it was going to work really well . |
| 7 | He had been given a lesson from a great player and it was obvious that it was one he would never forget . ’ |
| 8 | In the net it was obvious that it was only a small double which took the scales round to 12lb 12oz ; never mind it was about to become a film star , like it or not . |
| 9 | There was a certain bitter anger in his voice , but it was obvious that it was caused by a tenderness for his grandmother . |
| 10 | I mean , it was obvious that it was going to be erm , well , I mean , she 'd been married , she 's married , ten years |
| 11 | It was significant that it was the Consul General who spoke first . |
| 12 | It was true that it was very hard to work in the public baths . |
| 13 | There must be a naturally occurring substance which acts on the receptors , and , if so , it was likely that it was made and , when appropriate , let loose close to the opiate receptors , especially in the brain . |
| 14 | Watching the event on TV it was clear that it was n't his putter that was the problem . |
| 15 | When UNTCOK began to assess the situation in January 1948 it was clear that it was impossible to fulfil the conditions of the UN resolution . |
| 16 | However , from the teacher 's comments it was clear that it was very much intended . |
| 17 | While the Centre was not actually named , it was clear that it was Buklod that was being referred to . |
| 18 | Labour Scottish affairs spokesman , Henry McLeish , who obtained the document , said it was clear that it was political will which would determine whether the Highlands and Islands are successful . |
| 19 | It was convenient that it was We Will Rock You , because here was this nursery rhyme and the version Queen did was very big and macho . |