Example sentences of "[vb past] be [adj] she " in BNC.
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| 1 | Low blood-pressure had been an unexpected side-effect of the glandular fever , but she 'd been sure she 'd come through all that . |
| 2 | It was a dress she 'd bought at Kelly 's urging , even though she 'd been positive she 'd never find occasion to wear it . |
| 3 | If she 'd set her mind on something she thought was right she would want it done immediately . |
| 4 | If everyone had been like she was the human race would have died out long ago . |
| 5 | She no longer needed to jump in the swimming pool to raise £5 , though if it had been necessary she would probable have done it : " You believe in God but you also use every means possible to raise funds . |
| 6 | The family had been odd she remembered ; their accent was more up market , and they had formal , stiff manners , unlike the relaxed style and broad accents of the Glaswegian neighbourhood . |
| 7 | For an ugly moment I had been convinced she had guessed the real reason for my avid professional interest in Bill Francis . |
| 8 | If her grandfather 's grave had been open she would have thrown herself in . |
| 9 | At one time Robert had been afraid she would become too tall for the stage , but her height remained ideal at five foot six . |
| 10 | As far as Marcus had been concerned she had succeeded too well , she admitted as she paid cursory attention to the long dark lashes fringing her clear grey eyes . |
| 11 | When she was fastened to my fist people really scared her , whereas if she had been free she would have been able to take evasive action . |
| 12 | ‘ If her marriage had been happy she might well have been philosophical about the new baby , ’ her lawyer said . |