Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [vb past] [prep] [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yet no part of this extravaganza appeared to be derelict . |
| 2 | Fortunately , the result of this test proved to be negative but , given the temperance of her lifestyle , her decision to take it in the first place would , at the very least , seem as bizarre as Mr Oliver Reed , the thirst , embarking upon an assertiveness training course . |
| 3 | The films were thus split into sections of five seconds each , this interval appeared to be long enough to give subjects a feeling for what was going on while still allowing them to give fairly comprehensive descriptions of the objects and events contained within each film section . |
| 4 | This group appeared to be opposed to both Mobutu and the leadership of the Sacred Union , calling for a new generation to take control of Zaïrean politics . |
| 5 | This season threatened to be another one of disruptive distractions . |
| 6 | This strategy proved to be correct . |
| 7 | The NPFL had earlier agreed that its representative would form part of a triumvirate of vice-presidents under an independent interim president , but this arrangement appeared to be stillborn . |
| 8 | This variation seemed to be due both to the severity of the impairment and to personality factors ; it would therefore be simplistic and unwise to make generalisations based entirely on impairment . |
| 9 | This approach had to be able to explain the way in which events since 1930 had unfolded — a matter , said Carr , of analysis rather than normative commitment . |
| 10 | This year seemed to be full of them . |
| 11 | This declaration proved to be premature , although a recommendation that there should be a longer term for the candidate stage towards full party membership must have provided a useful mechanism for sifting the wheat from the chaff . |
| 12 | With this Tamar had to be satisfied , but she felt mutinous . |