Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb past] it be [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Dot knew it was something to do with her father .
2 Tony Soper was Nature 's early-riser and this programme suggested it is something of a habit with him , for we also saw him in the Falklands carrying out an investigation into whether the war — or was it just a conflict ? — had upset the wildlife there .
3 Erm I did say at the time if the Council agreed it was we would approve the new application it would only be if the original was rescinded and I did speak to the Town Clerk so there 's no need , I 'm not making a big issue , but I think the Council should be aware and the Town Clerk I believe has notified because again this is one of those things that could happen at a later date and as we all know if we have n't made these things perfectly clear .
4 Initially my son did n't want to see me , the youngest girl thought it was her fault and tried to put it right , while the middle one seemed completely untouched by the whole thing .
5 The bloke denied it was his , I felt awful , though there 's plenty have kids on their own round here .
6 Gran said it was my mother 's fault .
7 A council spokesman said it was their understanding that the effect of the order was to activate the 15-day prison sentence .
8 As Olivier 's health deteriorated it was his wish to become the perfect family man , to have his family around him .
9 ‘ I was so angry I started to cry , but the stylist insisted it was what I 'd asked for .
10 Dana could seem ruthless ; only her twin knew it was her inner insecurity that made her present such a cold , unforgiving face to the world .
11 Well my dad said it was someone who was on but I do n't know who it was
12 The unit accepted it was its fault and has apologised for the delay , ’ he said .
13 Pine pastures green to the tops of Ben Dorain and and up Black Mount where the Craig estate took it was it was in their estate .
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