Example sentences of "[that] [pron] [verb] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was disappointed to find that nothing came immediately to mind . |
| 2 | His control of all those long-arched phrases is also most praiseworthy so that nothing overheats too soon , although the peaks of phrases blossom affectionately . |
| 3 | In March the Prime Minister Winston Churchill , replying to a letter from the TUC Education Committee , gave an assurance that nothing had yet been settled and reserved some memorable prose for a concluding tribute to the value of liberal studies in adult education : |
| 4 | In the treaties with the States-General of 1654 and 1667 the English government succeeded in having its claims accepted by its rival ; and so sensible a man as Sir William Temple felt that nothing had ever given him greater pleasure than forcing the Dutch to give way once more on this point in the peace negotiations of 1674 . |
| 5 | I know that nothing has ever been proved against the man , but you 've heard the rumours about how he tries to pressurise people . ’ |
| 6 | However , to illustrate my belief that nothing has really changed , while I was taking a few notes from a caddie in Montpellier in the south of France — he was telling me how ‘ we 'd hit a great pitch in at the last ’ — I happened to notice the sign above the caddie shack . |
| 7 | I know that nothing lies behind ’ . |
| 8 | Then , of course , as they are dreams , that sense that nothing exists directly behind you either is omnipresent . |
| 9 | As there was only the one company it is reasonable to infer that everyone roped in for the first loan was in fact a Merchant Taylor . |
| 10 | I wish to underline his support for the United Nations in the new world order that everyone talks so much about these days , and especially his comments about the British Council , the work of the council , and the BBC World Service . |
| 11 | How do you make sure that everyone does n't speak at the same time ? " |
| 12 | No one had any comment to make for the excellent reason that everyone had already been convinced of the fact . |
| 13 | At Les Puces there was everything that everyone had ever thrown out : genuine , valuable antiques , odd shoes , false teeth , stuffed cats … more items than I knew existed . |
| 14 | If the Prince was going to be able to live off it when he finished his naval career and support the wife that everyone seemed so desperate for him to acquire , something radical had to be done . |
| 15 | Beating the bounds , when the parishioners walked round the parish boundaries to ensure that everyone knew where they were in case of dispute , was associated with the Rogationtide crop blessing . |
| 16 | Before long , he would be required to produce more than just carefully worded facts about the murder that everyone knew already from the grapevine . |
| 17 | It was strange , too , Anne thought , that everyone got on with their normal lives , in spite of the constant raids and disturbed nights , and had become used to seeing servicemen in so many different uniforms thronging the streets and the cinemas , and in the public houses she was sure , although she had never been in one . |
| 18 | Often , even after insisting that everyone goes back to the launch point , there will be barely enough people to hold all the gliders down , turn them around and re-park them if the wind changes . |
| 19 | Whether or not they are given delegated powers , sub-committees must have specific terms of reference and clearly defined tasks , so that everyone understands just what the sub-committees are to do and when it is to be done . |
| 20 | It is obviously important that everyone understands exactly how the law applies and your solicitor will be able to explain the situation . |
| 21 | TALKING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS Good negotiating means that everyone comes away feeling they have won . |
| 22 | But if people move on , it 's understandable , in the event that everyone moves on , and I 'm left dangling in the recording studio — then it would seem to confirm everything I 've ever thought about the cruelties of life . ’ |
| 23 | Make sure that everyone writes down the five you agree on . |
| 24 | Taylor points out , though : ‘ It 's down to me to make sure that everyone sticks together , and from what I 've seen there is no feeling of resentment among the other lads about the way I 'm using Paul . |
| 25 | Did you not tell her that everyone dresses up for Willi 's party ? |
| 26 | If other specialists are involved , a general briefing meeting will ensure that everyone knows exactly what is required of them . |
| 27 | Arrange a briefing meeting with representatives of the magazine and the sponsor , the author and the photographer to make sure that everyone knows exactly what is required . |
| 28 | As the effect is due to lack of information rather than any hard evidence of the situation , it can be removed by ensuring that everyone knows where the resources have been allocated and why . |
| 29 | There are some good points — like explaining that everyone knows how to keep their balance and that normal balance should be used when skiing . |
| 30 | She is amazed at the attitude of the people she meets : ‘ I thought people would be cold and uninterested , and I ca n't believe that everyone cares so much about us . ’ |