Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [conj] [conj] it " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr. Lightheart reported that since it had not been authorised or erected by council authorities they were unwilling to pay for the fence . |
| 2 | Mr. Lightheart reported that since it had not been authorised or erected by council authorities they were unwilling to pay for the fence . |
| 3 | In an important speech on disarmament in February 1987 Gorbachev asserted that while it remained best ‘ to revive the old idea of dismantling foreign bases and bringing the troops home ’ in the short term it would be desirable to have inspection access to American military bases on foreign territories for verification purposes ‘ to be sure that there is no activity going on there which is forbidden under an eventual agreement ’ . |
| 4 | DG said that while it was n't satisfied with its overall results , it was encouraged by the continued success of its AViiON family of Unix computers , which showed significant growth over the year-ago quarter , and it remains cautious for the short-term because of the weak worldwide economy and because it sees no evidence that industry-wide pricing pressures will abate in the near future . |
| 5 | And the Concorde looked as though it was meant to fly . |
| 6 | Rincewind knew that if it was a temple to Bel-Shamharoth it would have eight sides . |
| 7 | But Washington said that while it had prior knowledge of the plot hatched by three disaffected officers , it did not actively back it . |
| 8 | Noorda suggested that while it had yet to be decided , these companies ' shares in Unix Labs would be exchanged for Novell shares . |
| 9 | In introducing the subject Grant commented that while it was important in crime investigation , it has taken on a new significance in the past year because of the large number of valuable documents that had been damaged as a result of fires caused by enemy action . |
| 10 | Walsh thought that if it was left to the others they would go on talking for ever . |
| 11 | But while his second innings batting on Monday looked as though it might save the match , his bowling was desperately short of aggression and conviction . |
| 12 | South Africa claimed that since it was a party to the dispute the Security Council had acted illegally in depriving it of its right of audience under United Nations Charter , Article 32 . |
| 13 | McAllister thought that when it was cooler , in the early evening , she might walk towards St Paul 's to see the sights there , and was content to sit , her feet on a tapestry-covered tuffet , finishing off her embroidery for the bazaar ; she was astonished to find how much she was looking forward to it . |
| 14 | Earlier Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke admitted that if it had been his decision in 1953 he would have reprieved 19-year-old Bentley from the gallows . |
| 15 | Secondly , Woolwich feared that if it failed in its legal arguments it might incur penalties . |
| 16 | Secondly , Woolwich feared that if it failed in its legal arguments it might incur penalties . |
| 17 | Credit Suisse said that although it had been decided that none of the managers could represent the bondholders , it would be advising them and providing them with information . |
| 18 | But Mortimer said that if it had been him he would have hit the roof . ’ |
| 19 | Danzig found that whether it liked it or not , its life was dominated by Poland . |
| 20 | Mr. Collins said that once it was accepted that Lautro operated in the public domain in the public interest , then certain consequences had also to be accepted . |
| 21 | Louise looked as though it was typical and Ken said , ‘ That 'd be Sandra . |
| 22 | Some doubting townsfolk had their reservations , so Thomas offered that if it did not have the desired effect he would forego his fee . |
| 23 | But the tail of the Mary Alice looked as though it might break off completely any minute and was causing such a drag that we had to fly back on our own . |