Example sentences of "[am/are] [adj] that it " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the law does not stop all murder , yet most of us are grateful that it tries . |
| 2 | I am assured that it is just a typographical error |
| 3 | Fifteen Para , which has its headquarters in my constituency , was being marched to oblivion until public opinion brought itself to bear on the Ministry , and I am grateful that it has taken a step backwards , but we still do not know what size that step is . |
| 4 | I believe the lemon accentuated the tart , refreshing character of the beer , and I am sorry that it is so rarely seen in Germany today . |
| 5 | Very shortly after that the barrister said ( also in the presence of the jury ) , ‘ I am sorry that it is not possible to comply with the jury 's request , but I accept your Honour 's ruling and the thinking that lies behind it . ’ |
| 6 | I am sorry that it has taken longer to respond to your recent telephone call than I had expected , but I have now examined all the papers relating to this matter and have re-visited Captains Road . |
| 7 | . We are clear that it should not be used as a punishment or as a deterrent , and we think that there should always be an alternative task available for men for whom stone-breaking is unsuitable . ’ |
| 8 | Thirdly , the chances are high that it is sitting atop an ancient tectonic boundary that runs east-west under the Mediterranean — this is where the African and Eurasian plates are in contention . |
| 9 | I am afraid that it is not as simple as that . |
| 10 | It is tempting to delve further into the subject ; but I am afraid that it would take me far outside my main theme , and so , reluctantly , we must leave matters there . |
| 11 | I received an answer , but I am afraid that it was a long catalogue of half-measures and good intentions . |
| 12 | That was not too bad but , like most ideas ahead of their time , I am afraid that it was voted down by 182 votes to 170 . |
| 13 | I am afraid that it has not been a success and that has certainly not been for want of effort from him but I think we just have to write that one off . |
| 14 | I am delighted that it is possible to use this program to produce designs which can then be imported into DesignaKnit and used for knitting . |
| 15 | But , he added , ‘ I am delighted that it has stood the test of time and that its few critics have at least remained silent . |
| 16 | I am delighted that it is now providing a three-day project at Sir Thomas Picton 's school in Haverfordwest , around its production of Don Pasquale . |
| 17 | I am delighted that it has now decided to co-operate with the Government and solve a problem that I brought the regional affairs committee of the European Parliament over to look at 14 years ago . |
| 18 | That is critical and I am delighted that it has found its way into the treaty with powerful German support . |
| 19 | Hibernia is a complex , challenging and difficult contract , and I am delighted that it has restarted and we look forward to making a significant contribution to this major international project . |
| 20 | said : ‘ I am delighted that it is now up and running and I am confident we have done justice to the concept . ’ |
| 21 | Where carers admit that abuse has occurred , or are fearful that it may , the worker may have the opportunity to work with the carer ( and where possible , the old person ) on a future strategy . |
| 22 | Laczko and Phillipson do not suggest following the course taken by the United States and introducing an Age Discrimination in Employment Act , but they are convinced that it is important to press for legislation as well as seeking to improve the attitudes of employers . |
| 23 | Most students of the phenomenon however , are convinced that it is ‘ real ’ but that it depends exquisitely on the context . |
| 24 | Others , however , are convinced that it is easier to provide each child with a box of prepared food . |
| 25 | Even though JET is moving the search for economic fusion forward , not all are convinced that it is worthwhile . |
| 26 | XYZ Foods have spent over a year researching and developing the product and they are convinced that it will answer a real need in the market . |
| 27 | Those who during the week at Lake Nona took the opportunity to ask questions about the running of America 's LPGA circuit , are convinced that it is to the players ' advantage that they leave the running of the association to its staff while they themselves concentrate on their golf . |
| 28 | Some historians remain sceptical about this , while others are convinced that it does , and that an early form of military organisation was based upon the herred system ; that it appears in southern Norway and Västergötland in Sweden too has led to the contention that it was introduced there in Viking times , perhaps by Swegen or Cnut . |
| 29 | So we are convinced that it is er a cheap one . |
| 30 | ‘ We have inspected the course and are convinced that it will provide outstanding racing for thousands along the route and millions watching on television . ’ |