Example sentences of "when they saw a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were waiting for the lift when they saw a man come hurrying in through the swing doors . |
| 2 | The race used to be cash-orientated but these days attracts more enthusiasts than those determined to be first over the line , said Mr Brown , who was reminded of the film made about the race when they saw a man in a huge Alvis wearing what appeared to be an animal . |
| 3 | In the late afternoon Dangerfield and Killion were flying together on their fifth patrol when they saw a formation of five Pfalz fighters climbing towards them . |
| 4 | The band was playing in Switzerland when they saw a building on fire . |
| 5 | Neighbours did n't suspect when they saw a team of men loading furniture into a van — because Jackie was waiting to be rehoused . |
| 6 | The brave mum , who has two daughters and a son , was out shopping with her husband in Friern Barnet , North London , when they saw a robbery going on . |
| 7 | What was it the air-raid wardens shouted when they saw a house with a chink of light showing ? |
| 8 | So I asked them in the lodge like do n't do any damage and Tom was in e he gave them a good lecture so and the lads in the lodge said , Well look you tell them as well not to do this attitude and perhaps you 've seen it on these flumes when they saw a crowd that was there they were changing gear with the Land Rover and through you know like anybody in the way you 'd be underneath . |