Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adj] when it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unfortunately he 's still a bit dozy when it comes to starting . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ Roger , Roger , is n't the human mind ingenious when it comes to plotting the destruction of another being ? |
| 3 | It is not an exaggeration to say that these kept the campaign afloat when it appeared to be sinking for lack of funds . |
| 4 | New Yorkers , it seems , are a bit soft when it comes to roof-down motoring . |
| 5 | Bartolini also admitted : ‘ We were a little bit worried when it happened and , of course , he was a little bit scared . |
| 6 | He was the first star to weather the storm of a dope scandal , emerging unscathed and proving the Indianapolis Star wrong when it prophesied that ‘ The public never did — never will — laugh off a dope scandal involving a screen favourite performer . |
| 7 | ‘ Mother 's a bit bossy when it comes to gardening , I 'm afraid . ’ |