Example sentences of "[noun sg] remain [adj] that " in BNC.

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1 The committee remained convinced that largely unintentional racism was an important factor behind West Indian underachievement , a claim not undermined by the high achievement of Asians , since stereotyped views of them were generally much less negative , and racism might have different effects on different groups .
2 In addition , United States bankers , and beneficiaries of and applicants for the issuance of letters of credit remained concerned that unless the solvency and reliability of the NVOCC could be established by the FMC prior to the issuance of an NVOCC bill , cases of non-existent goods or of unpaid freight or related charges would multiply with the growing number of issuances .
3 However , AI remains concerned that other political detainees continue to be held without charge or trial .
4 But the former Monaghan manager remains convinced that there is little wrong with the game itself as it stands , providing the rules are enforced .
5 ALEX Ferguson is on a promise from Arsenal 's George Graham , but the Manchester United manager remains defiant that his team can win the championship without any favours .
6 Following the retirement from the Court of Brennan , the leading liberal , in early July [ see above ] , the anti-abortionist movement remained optimistic that Roe v. Wade would eventually be overturned .
7 Environment Secretary Michael Howard commented : " The government remains determined that contamination does not give rise to unacceptable risks to health and safety , to groundwater and the environment . "
8 The South Korean government remained optimistic that reform would take place in North Korea , and on Jan. 16 , 1990 , announced the setting up of an economic co-operation fund of up to 300,000 million South Korean won ( approximately equivalent to US$440 million as at Jan. 15 , 1990 ) to subsidize companies which traded with North Korea or entered into joint-venture agreements .
9 Currency traders around the world remain fearful that the Government will be tempted to cut interest rates and go for growth , risking a fresh fall in sterling and another bout of inflation .
10 Her family doctor remained convinced that all her problems were in her mind .
11 British Rail remains convinced that , the appraisal tests that we have set can be met ; that is to say , for InterCity and for the international services , an 8 per cent .
12 British Rail remains convinced that , when it puts the detailed investment proposition to us , once planning permission is obtained , it will pass the appraisal test .
13 But the Waorani remain concerned that the development will lead to settlement and pollution .
14 ( 3 ) : ‘ The principle remains intact that public authorities and public servants are , unless clearly exempted , answerable in the ordinary courts for wrongs done to individuals .
15 However , the key fact remains true that the area under the pulses is proportional to the external magnetic field , after discounting the small offset caused by the fundamental breakthrough .
16 Our source remains adamant that Mr Hoy did say that Channel 7 had been in contact with the Institute .
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