Example sentences of "[is] [adv] [vb pp] that a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is widely thought that a turnover tax may range from between 15% and 20% . |
| 2 | J. Boyett , Manager of Central Services and Special projects at Standard Chartered Bank , replied that , ‘ The Bank 's experience in using Headhunters is so limited that a response to your questionnaire would be worthless . ’ |
| 3 | Thingol , Luthien 's father , is so enraged that a mortal should dare to woo his daughter that he says he will only give her hand to Beren if he will wrest one of the Silmarils , or enchanted jewels , from the iron crown of the dark lord Margoth . |
| 4 | There are no rules defining the distinction between runners and strips , but it is generally accepted that a runner is relatively large ( halfway or corridor size ) , whereas a strip is rarely more than . |
| 5 | It is generally accepted that a system which is easy to use can help cut recruitment and training costs , and help retain staff . |
| 6 | By contrast , it is generally accepted that a diameter limited perceptron can not recognise the class of connected images . |
| 7 | It is generally accepted that a crime is an act which breaks the criminal law . |
| 8 | It is generally accepted that an analysis of functions ( ie using the FAI ) is a prerequisite to the use of the other instruments , as illustrated in 14.4 , which shows the planned sequence of application for the study ; moving from the method tailoring phase to the development of the requirements specification , followed by an evaluation of the proposed system in the final stages using the Benefits Analysis Instrument . |
| 9 | Today it is generally stated that a share is a chose in action . |
| 10 | It is generally agreed that a reduction of at least 85 per cent in chlorine producing compounds is necessary to keep present atmospheric chlorine levels stable . |
| 11 | Certainly in certain professions such as teaching , nursing or social work it is generally considered that a desire to serve the public is of paramount importance . |
| 12 | It is usually recommended that a person should tell their sexual partners that they have HIV infection . |
| 13 | The assumption is always made that a school of tuna is swimming underneath the dolphins . |
| 14 | ( 4 ) It is hereby declared that a person shall not be entitled to rely on the defence provided by subsection ( 1 ) above by reason of his reliance on information supplied by another , unless he shows that it was reasonable in all the circumstances for him to have relied on the information , having regard in particular ( a ) to the steps which he took , and those which might reasonably have been taken , for the purpose of verifying the information ; and ( b ) to whether he had any reason to disbelieve the information . |
| 15 | It is also assumed that a bimbo is unintelligent , could n't possibly have an interest in anything other than clothes and make-up . |
| 16 | It is also assumed that an individual 's response to an item will be completely independent of his or her response to any other items in the test . |
| 17 | It is also decided that a member of staff should be appointed on a ‘ B ’ allowance to act as coordinator . |
| 18 | It is also argued that a lender of last resort would not be needed because of the ability of banks to issue their own notes backed up by their deposit base ( Dowd 1990 ) . |
| 19 | It is also intended that a survey of a sample of the membership is carried out by questionnaire as well as consultation meetings at Area and Branch level . |
| 20 | It is also suggested that a company tenant which has already created a charge or debenture over future acquired property would be in breach of this clause upon exchange of agreements . |
| 21 | The suggestion is often made that a couple should not be treated as if they were living as husband and wife unless the man is actually giving the woman financial support . |
| 22 | It is often said that an assault can be committed only by an act and that an omission is not sufficient . |
| 23 | It is often claimed that a lord on the spot was of more immediate relevance to local men , especially in outlying regions , than the king at Westminster . |
| 24 | It is often claimed that a lord on the spot was of more immediate relevance to local men , especially in outlying regions , than the king at Westminster . |
| 25 | On a second or subsequent marriage it is frequently said that a wedding speech should make no reference to previous spouses , nor children of earlier marriages unless they are junior pages and need to be acknowledged and welcomed , or even the fact that either party has been married before . |
| 26 | Your point is well taken that a percentage of those will go on to a transmural infarct , but I have difficulty in understanding these figures in relation to an expected mortality for sub-endocardial infarction of around 5–6% . |
| 27 | Certainly it is well established that a man is not guilty of rape of a woman who is too drunk to consent even where it is he who has coaxed her to drink . |
| 28 | It is well established that a buyer may reject goods which do not conform to a contractual sample . |
| 29 | It is well established that a director is a fiduciary . |
| 30 | It is well known that a type of osteoporosis , a demineralisation of the bone , occurs when vertebrates spend time in microgravity . |