Example sentences of "it [was/were] [adj] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 31 | It was common for Western Christians of the Middle Ages to see these two friends of Jesus as the first exponents of the active and contemplative life respectively . |
| 32 | At one time it was common for French soldiers to leave their wives with dildos ( artificial penises ) when they marched off to war , to reduce the risk of adultery while they were away . |
| 33 | It 's a dirty way of fightin' , but it was quick for old Gerry . ’ |