Example sentences of "but it is [vb pp] that [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 The old system had fallen into disrepute because of its widespread use as a tax dodge , and because it encouraged conifer planting , but it is recognised that grants are not as effective .
2 Clearly , 1992 will pose many opportunities ( and threats ) to companies within the EC , but it is felt that things will not change overnight ; it will be more of a slow transitionary period and it could well take decades before we see an integration similar to that in the USA today .
3 ( There are no plans for national development of courses within batch 3 but it is hoped that resources will be available to allow SCOTVEC to support consortium development of courses ) .
4 There is good reason for its common name ; the bruised foliage , whose odour has mint-like associations , induces cats to roll all over the plant , eventually ruining it , but it is said that plants grown from seed will be safe until dying down , or withering for some reason .
5 No further information is available at present , but it is understood that police are interviewing the five people arrested . ’
6 The majority were German Shepherds but it is known that Rottweilers did contribute .
7 The fully inclusive fare for the trip is £22 , but it is regretted that persons under 16 years can not participate .
8 Social security appeal tribunals are categorized as the least formal of the tribunals investigated , but it is reported that appellants nevertheless found attendance before them a nerve-wracking ordeal .
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