Example sentences of "a [noun sg] it was [prep] [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | He appreciated how difficult it was for me ‘ to give way ’ , what a wrench it was for someone who always operated on his own to cooperate with an act he neither understood nor , at that time , actively sought . |
2 | Then he lowered her to the ground and shifted over her , and for a second it was like it had been before and fear touched her , but then his lips came down and brushed her mouth , and she was lost . |
3 | I had a feeling it was for you . |
4 | Those who come as partners , patient and ready to learn and therefore better able to adapt their contribution before giving it , stand a better chance of going back happier and with a feeling it was worth it . |
5 | And as a doctor it was against your ethics to tell me . ’ |
6 | What a cost it was to him ! |
7 | She had n't realized how short a time it was until their departure . |