Example sentences of "principle [modal v] [be] [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The general principle should be that in assessing potential obsolescence actual stock levels should be compared with expected future usage . |
| 2 | The principle must be that although affray is a continuing offence , where the participants can no longer be said to be using or threatening violence towards another person , the offence is complete . |
| 3 | It is clearly impossible to anticipate every eventuality , but the guiding principle must be that if the source of difficulty does not lie in the implementation of a selected strategy and is not being assessed during the conduct of the investigation , then assistance can be given . |
| 4 | The guiding principle must be that the overall value or interest of the essay lies in how its combination of observation and argument leads towards more general statements , and so away from the particularity of autobiography and personal impression . |
| 5 | The underlying principle will be that centres will have maximum delegated authority which is compatible with the Council 's responsibility to ensure nationally recognised standards . |