Example sentences of "that i [vb past] [verb] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I gave up the stiff white collars that I had worn at the advertising agency and was careful to wear plain ties ; but my suits were Burton 's at £10 a time . |
| 2 | I stayed for a while about twenty paces away from the platform barrier , numbed by the realization that I had fallen at the first hurdle . |
| 3 | Following the work that I had done at the MU on the Circuit Board Fault Diagnostic Aid in connection with my MSc project , 2 members of the staff had gained experience of expert systems : the Chief Technician and a civilian who had assisted me during the project . |
| 4 | I felt helpless and despairing and suddenly so ill that I had to clutch at the door to stop myself falling . |
| 5 | The kitchen looked so clean and bright , and the ladies so kind and sensible , that I dared to knock at the door . |
| 6 | It was just that I happened to ask at the right moment . |