Example sentences of "say that [pron] [was/were] nothing " in BNC.
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| 1 | Later , Hazel had said that there was nothing for it but to cross the open pasture and under Silver 's direction they had crossed it , with Dandelion running ahead to reconnoitre . |
| 2 | For example , on high policy common opinion said that there was nothing for it but to stay in the ERM . |
| 3 | He argued , of course — said that there was nothing serious between the two of you and you knew that . |
| 4 | At first the Jones said that there was nothing Olwyn liked enough to change her behaviour for and that punishment meant absolutely nothing to her . |
| 5 | He came round at once , and said that it was nothing to worry about ; Susan was worn out , that was all , and must stay in bed for a few days . |
| 6 | He said that it was nothing to do with him ; it was a matter for the Department of the Environment . |
| 7 | He went on to say that there was nothing at all from the last decade for which he could give Mrs Thatcher credit . |