Example sentences of "[pron] was just as well [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps it was just as well that there did n't seem to be any extra business around tonight . |
| 2 | But perhaps it was just as well that she had this shock , for in her relief at finding the injury comparatively slight , she forbore to say very much about the unexpected guest . |
| 3 | It was just as well that he did n't know my long-term aim was to be a pro golfer . |
| 4 | But in spite of everything perhaps it was just as well that none of the things they could see … none of the plump fish or chickens being toasted on skewers , none of the creamy breads , chapatis , nan , and parathas , none of the richly bubbling curries and glistening mounds of rice , which the skeletons ' scarlet rimmed eyes could see in their lenses and at which they glared for hour after hour that none of these things were available , for in their starved and debilitated condition it was very likely that a heavy curry would have killed them as dead as a cannon ball . |
| 5 | And it was just as well that she did so because Harry appeared at that moment , to lead her out for sherry and soda . |
| 6 | It was just as well that he would soon be yoked to Virginia , so that his desire for his headstrong gypsy would never be allowed free rein . |
| 7 | It was just as well that Alan did decide to complete the diet after six weeks , as it turned out that many of his vitamin and mineral levels were sinking fast . |
| 8 | Robbie was terribly tempted to ask how he would describe the glamorous-looking Petula , so perhaps it was just as well that at that moment they came in sight of the first lock . |
| 9 | The realistic Dods admitted afterwards : ‘ While it was a relief to get back scoring again , the fact remains that with other threatened clubs earning points elsewhere in the country , it was just as well that we took something from this one . ’ |