Sentence examples for had been a factor from inspiring English sources

Asked if the field's unsure footing had been a factor in the low kick, Edwards shrugged.

The coroner concluded that cocaine had been a factor in his death.

To some extent, suggested Herzog, the history depicted in the film had been a factor.

However the chancellor, George Osborne, said uncertainty caused by the referendum had been a factor.

Chris Smith was asked if he thought his relationship with his brother had been a factor.

Speculate on which past presidents may have never won elections if televised debates had been a factor.

But he said he believed that it had been a factor in Mr. Tenet's decision to resign.

He said speed had been a factor in the accident and thick fog meant there was low visibility.

A Department of Health spokeswoman denied that tobacco lobbying had been a factor in the decision to pull the bill.

If Mr. Obama's race had been a factor, they eventually had to weigh it against other concerns.

But Mr. Roholt, in a preliminary assessment, said that an engine problem apparently had been a factor.