Example sentences of "[be] [verb] [conj] [adv] [verb] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ So you jumped to the conclusion that the two episodes were connected and instantly assumed that the villain was me ! ’ |
| 2 | A good concept is to turn and then feel that you attack the ball along the line of the hips before allowing the legs and body to release through into a full turn . |
| 3 | It was moved and unanimously agreed that all private Members be allowed five minutes in the general discussion , and three minutes afterwards to all who wish it . |
| 4 | The trash , getting ready to protest at this change in plans and then his jaw dropping at his first sight of Lucy ; getting into the cab with him , knowing what she was doing but somehow feeling that she was watching it all from somewhere else . |
| 5 | It was provided and further agreed that the widow would pay to the executors ‘ the sum of £1 yearly , towards the ground-rent , payable in respect of the said dwelling house , ’ and would keep it in good repair . |
| 6 | If A had an honest doubt whether there was a contract at all between B and C it has been held that this would provide a good defence but if the doubt is whether A 's rights or C's under two inconsistent agreements should prevail and A chooses to adopt a course which on one view of the law will undoubtedly interfere with C 's rights , it has been said that he must at least show that he was advised and honestly believed that he was entitled to take that course . |
| 7 | In March 1981 the SDP was launched and immediately announced that " the present " winner takes all " system of electing MPs is unfair to the voters and opens the door to extremism , whether left or right . |