Example sentences of "[verb] because [pron] was [verb] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The importance of the Cycladic islands had been exaggerated because it was alleged that there were Cycladic influences in the Balkans and in Italy and indeed Sicily , and in Iberia . |
| 2 | In the event , few attempts at car restraint were made because it was assumed that the money would be found for reconstruction , but in the crisis-ridden post-1960s British economy , available funds never approached the levels needed for a widespread application of environmental area principles . |
| 3 | She signed because she was persuaded that it was the right thing to do , not because her husband 's pressure deprived her consent of reality . |
| 4 | In those days , there existed no bridges across the River Thames above the old London Bridge and the ferry at Chiswick was much favoured because it was found that the Eyot broke the stream during up-tide . |
| 5 | In some cases setting was criticized because it was argued that it was producing underachievement in certain pupils , although many teachers did not accept this . |
| 6 | A problem arose because it was believed that Macmillan had secured terms of reference which would entitle the Tribunal to investigate not merely Vassall , but also rumours relating to Vassall that were circulating at the time , rumours about many discreditable matters but mainly his sexual activities . |
| 7 | In 1900 a dispute arose because it was said that the Taff Vale Railway Company had victimized a trade unionist who led a wage demand . |
| 8 | Nicols , Winch and Hobart held that the action was well laid because it was alleged that there was a request before the endeavour was made and where there is such a precedent request , a subsequent assumpsit after the execution of the consideration is binding . |