Example sentences of "were [noun pl] [adv] [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And there were fears too that even if the armchair fans fork out the £250 for a satellite dish they may then have to pay extra to enjoy the privilege of watching the best games live . |
| 2 | However there were indications yesterday that it may be limited to proposals as to how the two would cooperate if they were ordered to combine their efforts by the NATO European Fighter Management Agency , which is responsible for purchasing the system . |
| 3 | However there were indications yesterday that it may be limited to proposals as to how the two would cooperate if they were ordered to combine their efforts by the NATO European Fighter Management Agency , which is responsible for purchasing the system . |
| 4 | There were claims today that flood prevention measures further down the brook at Pontrilas had caused the problems in Ewyas Harold : |
| 5 | Although there is disagreement in the City over whether recession is inevitable , there were warnings yesterday that high rates could reduce package holiday bookings by as much as 40 per cent next summer — something that would help to narrow the current account deficit . |
| 6 | And there were reports yesterday that some of the major clients have not taken the news of the merger well . |
| 7 | Between the shelves and in the recesses over them were mirrors so that the rich splendour of the room seemed to be endlessly reflected , a vista of painted ceilings , leather books , of marble , gleaming mahogany and glass . |