Example sentences of "[coord] [noun pl] [was/were] on the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Bowen admitted , it had been ‘ like the Alamo ’ for Norwich and bastions was on the lips of every Millwall supporter as they headed home complaining of an iniquitous defeat , their moans contrasting the broadcasted cries of consummation . |
| 2 | The room had several unexpected creature comforts : mineral water and glasses were on the table , along with a coffee tray , ashtrays and even a vase of fresh flowers . |
| 3 | Other work enabling Skerne to earn kudos and rupees was on the East India Railway , which was extended in 1873 . |
| 4 | Strandli and Batts were on the bench — Frank got his usual 10 minutes at the end — a good tackle , a nice pass just outside the area , but was also spotted to far away on a break . |
| 5 | Two hundred tonnes of straw was ablaze and firemen were on the scene throughout the evening . |
| 6 | A pewter pot and clean cups and saucers were on the table , and there was a rag mat in front of Paddy 's chair which he 'd said he had carried on his back from Hungerford Market . |