Example sentences of "[be] generally accept that [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Give or take one or two opinions to the contrary , it seems to be generally accepted that their job is by no means sinecure .
2 The Act does not define what actually constitutes an artistic work , though it is generally accepted that it would cover any product made by an artist or craftsperson , which is normally unique , hand-made and makes a personal expressive statement .
3 However , it is generally accepted that none of the items which supplement the basic 17 questions provide additional information of value .
4 And even though it was generally accepted that they , along with the better known chimps of East Africa , were our closest relatives , few would have guessed that their relationships would be , well , so very human .
5 This system of local government had much fine work to its credit but it was generally accepted that its structure had not changed enough to keep pace with the changing social pattern of travel to work , shopping and holiday areas .
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