Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] whether it " in BNC.

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1 In an article published the same year , Kevin Sharpe questioned whether it was entirely accurate to label Laud as an Arminian , stressing that the archbishop saw as his main task not the propagation of a new theology but the prevention of divisive doctrinal debate .
2 But now , here , this morning , in this pokey little office in Queen Anne 's Gate , spring in the air in St James 's Park outside his windows , the sound of military music drifting across from Buckingham Palace as the guards marched — all the elements of human and political drama so clear in his mind — Mick wondered whether it really was his destiny to be no more than a player : just another player .
3 Duroc wondered whether it was an implant .
4 Malcolm Muggeridge asked whether it was n't time for the monarchy to engage professional public relations consultants , ‘ in place of the rather ludicrous courtiers who now function as such . ’
5 Matthew wondered whether it was simply a lucky draw from the gene pool that she had ended up with such spectacular looks , or was it the result of years of careful nurturing ?
6 Defries wondered whether it was the early defrost .
7 It was not unpleasant , and Huy wondered whether it was the effect of the wine .
8 On the subject of the Lions , Finlay Calder wondered whether it might prove a mistake taking both Wade Dooley and Peter Winterbottom to New Zealand as he considered them to be past their best .
9 Theodora wondered whether it was a room which could cope with the demands of the modern world .
10 Elizabeth took no part in this discussion and Lydia wondered whether it was her imagination or whether Elizabeth had the air of someone who could say a great deal if she chose .
11 Manescu wondered whether it was one of the guards , but if so it was n't necessary .
12 Lucien wondered whether it was a good idea to continue telling his story to the boy , given the direction it was heading in .
13 Jenney wondered whether it is better to try and reduce congestion , or to let it increase , if we want fewer people to drive ?
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