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La gente pensava che lui fosse un illustre scienziato.
People thought he was a distinguished scientist.
Non sapevo che Tom fosse un tuo amico.
I didn’t know Tom was a friend of yours.
Io pensavo che Tom fosse un ragioniere.
I thought Tom was an accountant.
Mi sembra che fosse un Principe di Galles grigio.
I believe it was a grey Prince of Wales check.
— I diabolici (1955)
Non sapevo che Tom fosse un dermatologo.
I didn’t know Tom was a dermatologist.
Pensavo che Tom fosse un tuo amico del liceo.
I thought Tom was a friend of yours from high school.
Hai mai studiato qualcosa che non fosse un imbroglio?
Have you ever studied something that wasn't a scam?
— Malcolm X (1992)
Tyler come ha potuto credere che fosse un peccato che Marla morisse?
How could Tyler believe it was a shame for Marla to die?
— Fight Club (1999)
Io non sapevo che Tom fosse un cantante.
I didn't know Tom was a singer.