Example sentences of "[is] [verb] [adv prt] that " in BNC.

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1 It is pointed out that fluorescent lighting in clinical areas should be of a recommended type having colour rendering properties with which the decorative finishes in such areas must also be compatible .
2 It is pointed out that the extinct quagga , a zebra with much less striping , came from the far south of Africa where the climate is cooler and that the northern , stripeless horses also enjoy cooler weather .
3 However , this is easily corrected when it is pointed out that the Bible refers to God , himself , as a helper .
4 Here it is pointed out that there is a difference between knowledge of language and the ability to access that knowledge effectively in different contexts of use .
5 It is pointed out that in many instances much of the needed supporting evidence will have to be produced by the auditors themselves , which in turn will give rise to independence issues .
6 First , it is pointed out that a most preferred sexual partner is not necessarily a spouse ( e.g. Solomon , 1978 ) ; however , it is difficult to see how this perfectly valid point is relevant to the evidence given above .
7 In ‘ Understanding Labels ’ , for instance , an article in the ALBSU ( Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit ) Newsletter , it is pointed out that many of the subjects questioned about their ‘ reading ’ of a label on a bottle of pills would have given their children the wrong dosage as a direct result of the interpretation of the layout of the instructions .
8 It is pointed out that all the climbs on Nelion and Batian should be regarded as two-day ascents .
9 Thus it is pointed out that support for microelectronics has been biased towards the south of the country , and it is argued that emphasis on a division between sunrise and sunset , on finance at the expense of manufacturing , on entrepreneurship and new firms as opposed to restructuring existing industries , will all encourage the confinement of the fifth wave of economic growth to a few small areas of the country .
10 Indeed , some can only be appreciated as metaphors with hindsight , as it were ; it is only when the figurative meaning is pointed out that the path from the literal to metaphorical meaning becomes traceable .
11 The appropriateness of that kind of question for understanding the nature of science in a fundamental way is brought into question when it is pointed out that there is what would seem to be a fairly straightforward distinction between some state of affairs and judgements about that state of affairs made by individuals or groups .
12 On behalf of the father and the grandmother it is pointed out that the justices have specifically found that they have no doubt as to the care the grandparents could give the children and the second question raised by this appeal depends on that finding .
13 Finally , it is pointed out that if times are indeed bad then , in the name of justice and humanity , more rather than less should be spent on those services in cash and kind that cater for the welfare of those in need .
14 When it is pointed out that a number of Labour programmes have been markedly radical , as in 1945 and 1983 , then it is claimed that the leaders have failed to be behind them and give them their solid backing and support .
15 First , it is pointed out that the Labour and Conservative Parties secure seats in the Commons in numbers far larger than warranted by their voting strength in the country .
16 Here it is pointed out that the edit form involves two parts .
17 The People 's Republic of Kampuchea ( PRK ) , proclaimed in January 1979 following the invasion by Vietnamese forces supported by the troops of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation ( KNUFNS — replaced in 1981 by the Kampuchean United Front for National Construction and Defence — KUFNCD ) , was renamed the State of Kampuchea ( Roat Kampuchea ) in late April 1989 [ see p. 36589 , where it is pointed out that " Kampuchea " and " Cambodia " are transliterations of the same Khmer word ] .
18 It is pointed out that more manpower in R&D will be needed to cope with the additional design changes and modifications they will produce .
19 It is pointed out that it is not a new phenomenon but predates the completion of the SEM .
20 It is pointed out that whilst derivative instruments can be used for the management of investment risk , some investments are unsuitable for many investors .
21 All three have international sponsors , and Kapuscinski is to find out that the South Africans have invaded in the south of the country , having fallen in love with Savimbi .
22 Kelly said : ‘ I must be the only manager in the country who is cheesed off that his side are still in the FA Cup .
23 The British experience was perceived by Michael Foot when in Opposition in the following way : ‘ I think one of the most serious threats to the power of the House of Commons is the notion which is growing up that you can have a meeting in Downing Street of the Executive and the CBI and the TUC who make an agreement that is binding and when it comes to the House of Commons the House of Commons has not the power … to tear that bargain apart ’ ( quoted in Grant 1977 , p. 169 ) .
24 Another way of creating a bad impression at a social interview is by being so self-conscious and aware of what is going on that you are unable to act naturally and show yourself in the best possible light .
25 Without this information , the speechreader may appear to interrupt rudely or think that something is going on that he is missing .
26 So much is going on that you do n't know anything about — ’
27 The rumour 's going round that erm Dave and yeah
28 The person was older than me and he 's a bit higher up the rank than me and it 's all about it probably comes with experience he 's to stand for yourself really but it 's when you 're our age and a bit younger you do n't want to be seen to be rocking the boat if there 's something that 's going on that you do n't agree with but you 're asked to do something that you do n't want to do valid reasons you have n't got the time or it 's not really up to you to do it
29 But Whitehill town councillor John Bennett is pointing out that , even when this happens , local people will still face a long drive to the nearest casualty unit .
30 There 's the quiff from Peter , which is pointing out that the letter of confirmation that we reference to because it was a repeat , so reasonably enough they 're not going through all the assumptions , and he also is saying that the er , letters of confirmation that is a repeat of the previous job .
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