Example sentences of "[noun] [vb past] whether it " in BNC.

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1 In an article published the same year , Kevin Sharpe questioned whether it was entirely accurate to label Laud as an Arminian , stressing that the archbishop saw as his main task not the propagation of a new theology but the prevention of divisive doctrinal debate .
2 But now , here , this morning , in this pokey little office in Queen Anne 's Gate , spring in the air in St James 's Park outside his windows , the sound of military music drifting across from Buckingham Palace as the guards marched — all the elements of human and political drama so clear in his mind — Mick wondered whether it really was his destiny to be no more than a player : just another player .
3 Duroc wondered whether it was an implant .
4 But the question remained whether it could really mean much in practice .
5 Rain asked whether it had been an especially productive period .
6 Malcolm Muggeridge asked whether it was n't time for the monarchy to engage professional public relations consultants , ‘ in place of the rather ludicrous courtiers who now function as such . ’
7 Matthew wondered whether it was simply a lucky draw from the gene pool that she had ended up with such spectacular looks , or was it the result of years of careful nurturing ?
8 Is it paternalistic approval bestowed whether it is really deserved or not , or acknowledgement of output targets that are routinely reached .
9 Recently , senior Whitehall officials considered whether it would be feasible to curb judicial review .
10 The King asked whether it would be approved , and Baldwin skilfully replied that it would not be acceptable to the country , thereby keeping any question of the Government 's own veto in the background .
11 Defries wondered whether it was the early defrost .
12 THE future of Hollywood studio MGM-Pathe was in doubt yesterday after independent auditors questioned whether it can continue as a ‘ going concern ’ .
13 It was not unpleasant , and Huy wondered whether it was the effect of the wine .
14 On the subject of the Lions , Finlay Calder wondered whether it might prove a mistake taking both Wade Dooley and Peter Winterbottom to New Zealand as he considered them to be past their best .
15 Theodora wondered whether it was a room which could cope with the demands of the modern world .
16 Not surprisingly and not for the first time , trade union leaders wondered whether it had become impossible to mount a legal strike .
17 Elizabeth took no part in this discussion and Lydia wondered whether it was her imagination or whether Elizabeth had the air of someone who could say a great deal if she chose .
18 When the price was raised , parents and children asked whether it was really worth it , or sandwiches would do just as well .
19 He gaily continued to offend and reoffend , to the point where the police wondered whether it was worth bothering to pick him up .
20 Manescu wondered whether it was one of the guards , but if so it was n't necessary .
21 Lucien wondered whether it was a good idea to continue telling his story to the boy , given the direction it was heading in .
22 Jenney wondered whether it is better to try and reduce congestion , or to let it increase , if we want fewer people to drive ?
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