Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb past] that it was [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The police and ambulance arrived on the scene very rapidly and the other driver admitted that it was her fault . |
| 2 | The Committee felt that it was their duty to state that in their opinion , before the whole building was completely furnished and every necessary article provided , the total deficiency would not amount to less than £1,000 ‘ Many opulent individuals of the County have hitherto withheld their contributions ; but application by letter has been made to them all ; and no doubt can be entertained by your Committee of their ultimate assistance and support . |
| 3 | A searching moment indicated that it was my motives rather than her welfare that were under question . |
| 4 | The integration of the farm worker into this occupational community meant that it was his prestige among his fellow workers and neighbours that mattered most to him . |
| 5 | The Director of Public Prosecutions urged the Greater Manchester police to investigate the trial in the light of allegations of police corruption , while the Manchester police authority announced that it was itself to hold such an inquiry . |