Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] that they [vb base] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 I was much more impressed by Mr. Kasner 's evidence than by that of Mr. Mahmoud , but I do not think that they differ on any material point .
2 But just because adults have the right to choose , it does not follow that they have in fact exercised that right .
3 It does not follow that they understand in any sense that the bottom bricks of a tower support the top ones — although this is something which a leaping animal living in a jungle or an untidy house may have to learn .
4 When Butland measures the ‘ skills and talents ’ of general practice he does not appreciate that they rely on stability and knowledge of the patient .
5 Babies can not therefore really be considered to be trained as they do not realize when they want to go , do not indicate that they want to , and do not go to the potty by themselves .
6 This does not mean that they speak with one voice — the press has often either been critical or published critical opinions — but there is clearly a limit to government tolerance .
7 In addition they must also accept that they have within them emotions and feelings which , properly nurtured and utilised can provide , not only compensation for the surrender of unlimited sensual pleasure , but also a road to unlimited human happiness , a road which would be blocked if the choice were the first proposition .
8 In addition they must also accept that they have within them emotions and feelings which , properly nurtured and utilised can provide , not only compensation for the surrender of unlimited sensual pleasure , but also a road to unlimited human happiness , a road which would be blocked if the choice were the first proposition .
9 Their two boys of three and five would be eating Jaffa cakes for breakfast , lunch and supper if their parents did n't insist that they eat up most of what is put in front of them .
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