Example sentences of "when it [is] [verb] that [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 When it 's raining that I find depressing !
2 The full measure of that remark may be gauged when it is recalled that he was a senior member of the University Senate and a Fellow of Peterhouse , Cambridge .
3 Whilst there is so much contrary scientific opinion with regard to the dangers arising from asbestos dust , it is difficult to understands the IDA 's reliance upon the opinions of Professor McDonald when it is known that he derives a large share of his research funds from the asbestos industry itself .
4 I find it odd when it is suggested that it would be better for other people to grow the tobacco and for us to import it — as though that would help the health of the Community .
5 There is , however , a danger here that older people will be infantilised when it is implied that they are no longer competent and able to discriminate for themselves .
6 There are times when it is convenient for us to go to sleep ( the shops are not open , etc. ) and when it is expected that we will not be noisy .
7 She does stand by him to the end however , when it is found that he is innocent , even though he seemed to proclaim his guilt by resigning .
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