Example sentences of "were [adj] when [pron] [vb past] they " in BNC.
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| 1 | But they were afraid when he faced them . |
| 2 | Her eyes were cold when she lifted them to Piper 's face . |
| 3 | According to several international team-mates , Alan Brazil , the Ipswich and Scotland striker frequently donated money to sick animals , although he was generally unaware they were sick when he backed them . |
| 4 | But they were handy when you had them sawed , cos they were quicker for the slate , I said to er splitter they were quicker then to split 'em up . |
| 5 | If you can prove that the goods were defective when you bought them , you do have a claim against the seller and this is regardless of whether the guarantee has expired or not . |
| 6 | The dogs were surprised when I disturbed them in the middle of the night and they chased in their runs when I left again , strained to see me departing through the rain , and hear the car door opening , their bowls clanking as I threw them inside . |