Example sentences of "i believe to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In this section , I will set out what I believe to be the basic characteristics of a flourishing , as well as an unsuccessful , approach to science . |
| 2 | Now , as I said , my own investigation of DNA strands revealed what I believe to be specific intelligence and personality factors in Briant Bodies Gamma and Delta . |
| 3 | I accept that there are differing views on this subject but , since no one is able to offer concrete proof one way or the other , I can only write of what I believe to be the case . |
| 4 | That spiritual dimension I believe to be of pivotal importance ; indeed I believe it to be the soul of the Green Movement today . |
| 5 | If that seems too simple , then let me put what I believe to be a far more cogent argument , By bringing ‘ God ’ into this , are we not merely shifting something off ourselves ? |
| 6 | If meditation means achieving a state in which stress is reduced — which I believe to be the case — a state in which the self-healing processes of the body may be encouraged , then there may be many channels through which to achieve it . |
| 7 | I will not make use of the ransom theory in my retelling of the drama , but I shall cling on to the primitive belief , which I believe to be the correct biblical one , that God 's atonement in incarnation and cross was the crucial victory in the Great Battle not only over sin but also over the Devil and the powers of darkness . |
| 8 | Having won the championship I was looking forward to defending it with what I believe to be a very competitive car . |
| 9 | But his speculation — so far only seen in outline , in a methodological ( and often polemical ) essay rather than in a series of detailed studies — point to what I believe to be the correct questions even if he does not provide all the right answers . |
| 10 | Suppose — to take the clearest example , which would make what I believe to be the nature of the world fall to the ground like a pack of cards — that there was a resurrection . |
| 11 | I shall press on however , for this pamphlet is the best exposition of which I know of what I believe to be a widely held position . |
| 12 | I said at the time what I thought was right , and I stick all through to what I believe to be right . |
| 13 | Can I also say that the erm the fear expressed about Woolwich , I believe to be fairly well founded Woolwich building , a Woolwich er , Building Society had been on erm , entered into a long time ago on this erm and the letter that was read out at Potter Street area committee from Woolwich indicated that they had n't yet decided whether they would proceed and er I think is I 've talked to the publican since they have promised us an answer this week er we are intending , we have spoken , Dermot 's also spoken to our managing director we are confident we will have an answer from this week and I have to tell you that I think the answer will either no , or it will be so hazy that we 'll need to take some action and make a decision . |
| 14 | You 're the only person mixed up in this business whom I believe to be on the level . |
| 15 | I have what I believe to be a very important piece of information for marine fish keepers which I have picked up from the marine scene in the USA . |
| 16 | Item two : I believe to be a brass candle snuffer . |
| 17 | As someone who has championed the cause of renewable energy since the mid-1970s , I give a warm personal welcome to my hon. Friend 's statement , which I believe to be in exactly the right direction . |
| 18 | I do n't imp intend to preach to the converted but what I do intend to say to anyone in this hall that 's either indifferent or complacent or just too idle to do anything than let this motion drift by them , that if we do n't get together on this issue to get the message over to our national officers and in turn the T U C , that if we do n't stand and fight for the right to uphold the basic principles of what I believe to be trade unionism , that is the right to withdraw labour , the right to protect our brothers and sisters from oppressive employers , the right to command decent conditions and fair pay without fair reprisal . |
| 19 | This portion of the ocean 's surface was also inhabited by storm petrels , but of a distinct species from any I had hitherto observed , and which I believe to be new to science . |
| 20 | And do you know what I believe to be at the root of the problem ? ’ |
| 21 | Those four orientations , listed not in the order provided by Dahl but in the order I believe to be most significant to an understanding to British political culture , are toward ( 1 ) problem-solving , ( 2 ) the political system , ( 3 ) cooperation and individuality , and ( 4 ) other people . |
| 22 | I envisage and this is what I believe to be his last film Not a Hope in Hell early in 1960 . |
| 23 | And also in section one paragraph one point three I have ranked the criteria set out in policy H two plus two additional criteria of my own , in what I believe to be in their order of significance in relation to the questions that we 're considering . |
| 24 | Erm it was myself , Paul an employee , erm a couple of other employees who I believe to be Dave and . |
| 25 | ‘ Hmm , ’ he murmured , but she was glad to see he had lost none of his pleasantness of expression when , considering her request for a few seconds , he divulged , ‘ After almost two years without a holiday or much free time , I last week completed what I believe to be one of my best achievements . ’ |
| 26 | I hate the idea that only the well-to-do will have the possibility of instrumental teaching ; it refutes everything I believe to be just . |
| 27 | As he explains : ‘ If I can successfully transfer what I believe to be management skills applicable to any discipline , then I would hope to follow a career path that will ultimately lead to directorship within an operations environment . ’ |