Example sentences of "[pron] [be] [adj] [that] a " in BNC.

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1 My geraniums ( pelargoniums if you must ) are making a brave show at last in spite of one or two early frosts , and I am delighted that a tiny sprig of gentian given me by a neighbour has four vivid blue flowers .
2 I am sure that a considerable number of chemists — professionally recognised or otherwise — would be more encouraged to take up continuing education if this led to the award of a recognised National Vocational Qualification ( NVQ ) , or more appropriately a RSC certificate/diploma .
3 I was very relaxed , although I am sure that a lot of the journalists , cynics most of them , were still dubious about my time in Madrid .
4 We have all worked very hard to make sure that our district societies are representative of all members and I am sure that a breakdown of the composition of committees would prove this .
5 ‘ And I am sure that a mighty host awaits him in the Next World . ’
6 I am sure that a large proportion will be placed with subcontractors .
7 I think Kenneth had a strong sexual imagination and I am sure that a lot went through his mind , but J do n't think it went further than that . ’
8 But I am sure that a dynamic system which is flexible enough to respond to congestion as and when it occurs and can cope over time with any land use intensity changes without modification , will be more acceptable to the travelling public than rigid systems .
9 To expand on that ; many girls would retain the values of civilisation and would want democracy and order and all that , as Ralph did , and eventually I am sure that a girl or girls would break away , causing a rift in the group , I think that the causes of the rift would be more trivial and the arguments more verbal and less brutally physical than the boys , but girls are capable of a great deal of spite and bitter unforgiveness and if more than one leader-figure emerges , they may later argue .
10 I am sure that an engineer could tell you of other differences between the punchcard and electronic machines too .
11 I am sure that an America would love that but it may not you know , to an English audience because er we might not be sure what they are talking about .
12 Judge Blofeld said : ‘ I am unhappy that an incident that requires a court hearing can not have one . ’
13 I am certain that a half-starved ferret has neither the strength nor the stamina to do a reasonable day 's work .
14 Much has been said about what a Labour Government could and could not do , but I am certain that a Labour Government would set out with the best of intentions to improve the situation .
15 I am anxious that a list system in which the lists are provided by parties might be less than democratic .
16 From the discussions that I have had with those groups and from some statements that I have received — I do not want to go into detail because they were confidential — I am confident that a solution could have been found which would have formed a reasoned consensus for those groups , for the interests that they represent and for the House .
17 I am sorry that an excellent paragraph was amended , effectively to blame carers — or their neighbours or female relatives — for neglecting to do their unpaid duty .
18 But I am convinced that a certain group of consumers will respond , especially the young . ’
19 I am convinced that a special kind of solitary mind is required to endure such a voyage .
20 However , I am convinced that a further review of the industry at this stage would only create additional uncertainty , which would not be in the interests of the industry , the tenants or the customers .
21 I have had discussions with the various groups and I am convinced that a solution could have been arrived at if the Minister had arranged for collective discussions to take place .
22 I am satisfied that a promise such as that to which I have referred is binding and the only question remaining for my consideration is the scope of the promise in the present case .
23 At any rate I am aware that a rising generation of Evangelical students and scholars are in general sympathy with the views I espouse ,
24 It does n't seem relevant to describe those times ; but also , as the named author of this book , I am aware that a certain decorum is required .
25 When I answer this in the affirmative , I am aware that a man 's marriage with the woman of his choice is in one sense a boon , and in that sense the reverse of a loss ; yet , as between the plaintiff and the party promising an income to support the marriage , it may be a loss .
26 I am aware that a number of United Kingdom oil and gas companies are extremely interested .
27 I am aware that a great many people suffer a great many problems because travellers , illegal trespassers and wandering folk settle on land .
28 He said : I am concerned that an incident like this happened but I am confident that our security measures worked well
29 I am surprised that a conservative newspaper should place such faith in ‘ democracy ’ .
30 I 'm sure that a collective sense of guilt lay behind many of our trips to Siena , Assisi and Orvieto .
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