Example sentences of "were [adv] [noun] that [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Palestinian nationalists became suspicious , since there were soon rumours that he was seeking recognition as Amir of Palestine in return for support of Zionist policy . |
| 2 | Oh yes , but they were just things that you tied at the back and and er had a frilled round here They were bonny . |
| 3 | Although Innocent had recognized Philip there were now signs that he had begun to favour Otto . |
| 4 | There were even rumblings that we might represent a sort of Karmic return of this man — who had apparently shared our obsession for their sailing craft , as well as for Bira 's surrounding wildlife . " |
| 5 | There were even suggestions that he change his catch-phrase to ‘ What 's up my frock , Doc ? ’ |
| 6 | Bush faced increasing pressure from within the Republican Party to revitalize his lacklustre campaign , and there were even suggestions that he might stand aside in favour of a more dynamic Republican candidate . |
| 7 | There were even rumours that it was going to go straight through the middle of Henry s house , a thought that , somewhat to his surprise , filled him with savage pleasure . |
| 8 | The medical reports showed that the appellant was not subject to a definable mental illness , but was disturbed ; there were however signs that he was maturing and that with appropriate treatment he should overcome his difficulties and achieve an increase in maturity and a more balanced outlook on life . |
| 9 | There were certainly questions that I had in listening to the lecture and reading of the material and erm as herself said , there does seem to be something of an in own thinking about this . |