Example sentences of "i [was/were] [verb] [adv] to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said : ‘ I was made out to be the bad guy . |
| 2 | I was instructed not to be too early — to wait quietly outside the entrance and not make a nuisance of myself . |
| 3 | I was trying desperately to be unselfish , to let him make his own decision , to be himself . |
| 4 | I kept my voice friendly , for I was determined not to be drawn by his provocation . |
| 5 | Knowing something about his past , I was determined not to be caught easily . |
| 6 | I would prepare myself for flight later , for I was determined not to be caught again ; meanwhile , I needed warmth and food . |
| 7 | I was brought up to be a butcher , ’ the man replied , looking me cordially in the eye . |
| 8 | I was brought up to be useful to a man . |
| 9 | I was brought up to be mechanical , to make and repair things . |
| 10 | I was took on to be able to keep the written terms and conditions . |