Example sentences of "they often [verb] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unfortunately , they often had little experience in civil administration and although the system may have seemed effective in suppressing Lombard leadership , ultimately it acted against Frederick 's interests due to its inherent inefficiency and unpopularity . |
| 2 | They often had this sort of conversation , and Constance always made allowances for Scarlet 's naivety : such slowness on the uptake was the result of a sheltered background and not necessarily a sign of limited intelligence , though she sometimes wondered . |
| 3 | They often help each other out when it comes to time off and holidays . ’ |
| 4 | They often fought each other and attacked humans until slain by a brave hero , frequently at an ancient site . |
| 5 | They are people whose lives are full of activity and demands for immediate responses ; they often have little time for reflection and study . |
| 6 | They often cross each other in their travels . ’ |
| 7 | Second , they often live some distance from the black communities and so their black children tend to be socially isolated from immediate relatives and from other black people . |