Example sentences of "but [pers pn] is understood that [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Former Irish international Dr Geraldine Barniville from Dublin has been nominated as the new president but it is understood that Ulster 's Billy Bell and Paddy McAuley the outgoing treasurer and secretary will not be standing for election. , It is widely acknowledged that Paddy McIlroy , past president of Ulster , and the outgoing Irish vice-president , made a major contribution in drafting the new constitution and by-laws . |
| 2 | But it is understood that Pepsi 's market share in France for cola drinks dropped from 18 per cent in the early 1980s to roughly 10 per cent despite an expanding market . |
| 3 | Palace have accepted a bid of £1m from City but it is understood that Sheffield Wednesday have made an identical offer . |
| 4 | No further information is available at present , but it is understood that police are interviewing the five people arrested . ’ |
| 5 | Officially , a spokesman for Trainload Freight sector said BR was in negotiation with PowerGen about a new contract , but it is understood that BR sees the contract cancellation as merely a negotiation ploy and feels a new deal could be struck . |