Example sentences of "[conj] he [vb -s] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr. Coghlan accepted that a verdict of death by natural causes aggravated by lack of care can be returned in accordance with Reg. v. Southwark Coroner , Ex parte Hicks [ 1987 ] 1 W.L.R. 1624 , but he submitted that section 19 of the Act of 1988 does not require a coroner to hold an inquest where he foresees that such a verdict is possible . |
| 2 | One hopes that reading it may have good effects , of the kind described by Wordsworth in the 1800 Preface , or more succinctly summed up by Lewis in the conclusion to An Experiment in Criticism , where he says that literature heals the wound without undermining the privilege of individuality . |
| 3 | I quote there a sonnet by him , where he says that with him it is the language which creates the poetry . |
| 4 | A completely contrasting interpretation of history is represented by MacFarlane 's ( 1978 ) work on the origins of English individualism , where he argues that the structure of kinship which prioritizes the nuclear family and de-emphasizes other kin has been characteristic of England at least since the thirteenth century . |
| 5 | This is clear in Morgenthau 's work , where he argues that the requirements of national interest drive out ideological considerations in the formulation of foreign policy . |
| 6 | McGregor calls this Theory X. In contrast to this is Theory Y , where he argues that if the leaders see subordinates as willing and able then the leader will be less inclined to pursue an autocratic style but instead prefer a participative style of leadership and encourage subordinates to accept responsibility and authority . |
| 7 | A further gloss on this quieter side of his character appears during Johnson 's own reflection in ( rather than upon ) Montrose — where he comments that he has by now had an opportunity to compare Scotland 's beggars with others he has seen . |
| 8 | Although he feels that the view from the dining-room of the new house will be relatively unimportant , he takes great pains to render it interesting , if not allegoric ( Fig. 24 ) . |
| 9 | Although he concedes that this kind of research is sometimes necessary , he deplores the tendency to regard it as the norm . |
| 10 | Stewart 's view of the plate tectonic upheaval ( ) has a Kuhnian perspective , although he concedes that the pre-revolutionary period was characterised by multiple , discipline-based paradigms . |
| 11 | He does n't think that women should be allowed so much freedom of movement , although he understands that this is regrettably the custom , to this day , among white women . ’ |
| 12 | In Claude Berri 's latest film , ‘ Uranus ’ , he knocks back a whole bottle of wine without pausing for breath ; although he insists that it was merely coloured water , his fans believe otherwise . |
| 13 | Dr Mike Mosson , director personnel at the Royal Bank , says the bank has a policy of ‘ positive assistance ’ and ‘ positive encouragement ’ towards women , although he insists that it falls short of positive discrimination . |
| 14 | Although he protests that it is not his job to pass moral judgements on anyone , he does draw the line at advertising some occult products such as polished pebbles , or some cults such as the Moonies . |
| 15 | Although he maintains that every monad is distinguished from every other in virtue of the attributes it has , he nevertheless refuses to regard monads as mere agglomerations ' of attributes — or what might be more appropriately described as groups or " bundles " of qualities , without a " substratum " . |
| 16 | Kosa sees this charismatic character as peculiar to medicine and clergy , although he notes that some Protestant denominations have weakened or eliminated the charismatic authority of the clergyman . |
| 17 | He does n't seem to be embarrassed by anything , except when you try to provoke him by telling him that surely he must thump his desk once in a while , or that although he says that a record company exists ‘ to guide your artists ’ most of them must hate him at some point . |
| 18 | Although he says that he intends to keep an open mind , Montagnier has criticized the government in the past for not supporting more research outside the mainstream and for not paying more attention to Africa . |
| 19 | In fact , his ‘ book of the series ’ is a very good read , although he fears that as a TV-linked publication it is unlikely to get serious reveiws . |
| 20 | Although he acknowledges that the moisture content is high , he says the extra drying costs are offset by catching the crop before it sheds any ears . |
| 21 | His present celebrity is a fairly recent phenomenon , and he insists that it has not really affected him , although he acknowledges that his appearances on television shows and in magazine profiles have somewhat robbed him of the anonymity which still clings to his ‘ invisible ’ friend , Cartier-Bresson . |
| 22 | He had never been taught to draw although he admits that to him it is ‘ as natural as breathing . |
| 23 | Box ( 1987 ) argues that crimes committed by corporations , businesses and professions are likely to increase in times of economic recession although he admits that the evidence is less strong than for ‘ conventional ’ crimes ( see Chapter Four ) . |
| 24 | He has swum across , although he knows that more than a dozen escapers have drowned there in recent weeks and East German border guards are patrolling . |
| 25 | In his mind 's eye he sees a girl who has brains ( although he knows that some very dim actresses can read with all the appearance of intelligence , and the converse ) who has a slight resistance to the Hollywoodification of Claudia 's life . |
| 26 | ‘ It should look rather like an Oxford college by the time we are finished , ’ he says , although he emphasises that no alterations will be made before full permission is granted by the planners . |
| 27 | Although he declares that his mission is to stop the march of fascism — Croatian fascism first and foremost — Yugoslav press reports have linked Arkan to the murky world of drug smuggling and arms dealing . |
| 28 | Although he suggests that the three possibilities need not be mutually exclusive , Baker 's sympathies clearly lie with the last of these ; but many scientists still need convincing that man can make use of a built-in magnetic compass , even if he possesses one . |
| 29 | Nicholson 's customers are not price sensitive explains Tony , although he stresses that this is different to not expecting value for money . |
| 30 | As for British citizens falling foul of the regime , Mr Marlow believes that ‘ No country can be expected to operate a differential system of justice in favour of foreigners ’ , although he adds that benefits can accrue from the exercise of ‘ justified clemency ’ . |