Example sentences of "[was/were] [adv] that she [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although she continued to knit , and sat upright , it was thus that she felt herself ; and this self having shed its attachments was free for the strangest adventures . |
| 2 | It was now that she gained her reputation for eccentricity . |
| 3 | It was n't that she had anything against him personally ; he was a charming and clever man , dedicated to his school , an entrepreneur who was using the fruits of his success to fulfil a lifetime 's dream — and good luck to him , she thought . |
| 4 | It was n't that she wanted him to be here with her . |
| 5 | It was then that she told me about the hysterectomy . ’ |
| 6 | It was then that she realised her own power and made an instant resolve never to abuse it . |
| 7 | It was then that she said something which later I remembered and understood : ‘ I 'm sorry to have to do this to you , dear … |
| 8 | It was then that she missed her locket . |