Example sentences of "[vb pp] [noun sg] was the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Scottish industry minister , Allan Stewart , said that the rise in the seasonally adjusted figure was the lowest since last March and Scotland had the third lowest unemployment rate of all UK regions . |
| 2 | ‘ The early Freud certainly thought libido was the prime mover of human behaviour . |
| 3 | The econometric counterpart of the much elaborated system was the vast array of empirical models of the economy which have enjoyed undisputed popularity until recent years . |
| 4 | The old fashioned way was the best way to do it . |
| 5 | Every country in Europe was facing an explosion in demand for health care ; every country in Europe was spending substantial public resources upon health ; and in many ways our centrally run , centrally financed system was the most effective in controlling costs . |
| 6 | Moreover , despite Elizabeth 's personal danger during the Seymour affair , she added to the risks to herself by strenuously protecting her governess , Catherine Ashley ; loyalty to those who had given loyalty was the mark of the true ruler . |
| 7 | The only sad note for the newly promoted club was the injury to their 17-year-old full-back David Mycoe , who was carried off 10 minutes from time with a suspected broken leg . |
| 8 | ‘ Being taken hostage was the last thing I needed after what I 'm about to face . ’ |
| 9 | The most frequently stated office was the stewardship of a manor , as specified in the instructions ; it too was frequently omitted . |