Example sentences of "they often [vb past] [adj] [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 | Because of their early contact with parents they often had considerable influence in steering parents towards specialist provision . |
| 4 | They often fought each other and attacked humans until slain by a brave hero , frequently at an ancient site . |
| 5 | But it soon became apparent to the pioneering voluntary organizations that established them , such as the Richmond Fellowship , that patients who had been mentally unwell for years did not miraculously become capable of independent living in a short space of time ; they often needed permanent help and support and coped particularly poorly with changes in their environment and lifestyle . |
| 6 | They often wanted big money for private purposes , for example setting up a property company or buying a Ferrari . |