Example sentences of "[coord] it [was/were] [adj] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The cheques had not been countersigned , and it was arguable that the bank had no authority to honour them . |
| 2 | The pens had the ordinary steel nibs and it was essential that they had just the right amount of ink on them or blots resulted . |
| 3 | If it was negative she would need to be vaccinated , and it was essential that she did n't get pregnant for three months afterwards as the vaccine also can damage the baby . |
| 4 | Liz Spalding was a hit with the children , which was important to her ; if Weaver did not attack that night , then she might be a regular presence in the house over the next few days , and it was essential that she had the trust and co-operation of the kids as well as Jack and Chrissie Stone themselves . |
| 5 | Early down-town theatres could rely on the casual trade , the ‘ droppers-in ’ , but small-town and suburban halls had to go after their trade and it was essential that managers acquaint the whole community with what was on offer . |
| 6 | For the Reaganites , economic policy was the legislative priority ; first came budget cuts and then tax reduction and it was essential that these should be in place within a few months , before the end of the honeymoon period . |
| 7 | The Spencers held a dance that weekend in his honour and it was noticeable that Sarah was enthusiastic in her attentions . |
| 8 | Syria , having given its support to the United States-led anti-Iraq coalition in the Gulf crisis , was currently enjoying the consequent improvement in its image in the West , and it was noticeable that there was hardly any international condemnation of its action in Lebanon . |
| 9 | A large proportion of our forces had to be ready to travel to distant theatres of war and it was uneconomic that they should be composed of National Servicemen , admirably though those carried out their duties … . |
| 10 | They exchanged meaningful glances from time to time — and it was apparent that his brother was as troubled as he by the disturbing events . |
| 11 | It was odd , Hope thought , as he lay deeply sunk in the great feather mattress , how perfect and desirable such a dowry would so recently have been to John — for Mary was the only child and it was apparent that the landlord would give her everything . |
| 12 | Alexai fitted in well enough in military surroundings , and it was apparent that he was used to that kind of ceremonial which was commonplace in the capital . |
| 13 | Tulagai was flushed and it was apparent that Jotan had been baiting him for some time . |
| 14 | The failure of Krushchev 's confrontation tactics ( on 11 November 1959 he threatened to negotiate a separate peace treaty with the German Democratic Republic if the Western powers did not withdraw their troops within six months ) had forced him to moderate his stance , and it was apparent that the Soviet Union would minimise the chances of an agreement on Berlin if it simultaneously pressed hard everywhere else , thereby exacerbating Washington 's fears that any concession would be interpreted by Khrushchev as a sign of weakness . |
| 15 | Everyone here seemed busy and it was apparent that the few gipsies still remaining in this part of the forest were on the move . |
| 16 | At the end of those ten minutes , though , they had taken a turn to the right , then one to the left , and it was apparent that Naylor knew his way around the area . |
| 17 | The copper anklet was probably the only thing of value she had possessed , and it was curious that it had not been stolen , for all metal was valuable in the Black Land . |
| 18 | Two injury-ravaged sides understandably lacked precision and poise but Gabbiadini was always direct in his approach and it was appropriate that he should give Sunderland the lead six minutes before the interval . |
| 19 | The game was certainly a battle , with no lack of foul play , and it was appropriate that it should be won by a penalty . |
| 20 | Austen had certainly emerged as leader , for nobody could have stood against him with any prospect of success , and it was appropriate that his succession should be marked by Pretyman , who was a respected backbencher of long service and represented the inarticulate centre of the party . |
| 21 | He did not allow the revolution of 1917 to interfere with his contacts with Russian colleagues and it was appropriate that he should have been asked to supply the inscription for the sword presented by George VI to the people of Stalingrad . |
| 22 | In fact Kinsai was noted for the peace and order which existed on its streets — there was order everywhere in the land , and very little real law breaking — and it was amazing that his attackers had been able to persist for so long without interference . |
| 23 | The shelling had stopped now and it was certain that someone had been killed or wounded , maybe the chap in the next slit trench a few feet away . |
| 24 | He was the town naughty boy all right , and it was incongruous that he should have been named Wesley . |
| 25 | Increased aid was not going to discourage people immediately and it was inconceivable that increased voluntary repatriation could suffice on its own , he said . |
| 26 | These were the years of Stalin 's purges , and it was fortunate that he had spent so long away at a great distance . |
| 27 | Eileen came on leave on 28 August and it was fortunate that she was with her mother . |
| 28 | ‘ The United Cricket Board and politicians have made a tremendous effort to bring fairness into our system , and it was great that we were being supported by everybody . ’ |
| 29 | And it was good that my brother-in-law and sister could have leave together . |
| 30 | Joyce wrote this early in 1940 and it was understandable that he should exaggerate , in retrospect , the part which German culture had played in his life . |