Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] [that] it [be] " in BNC.

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1 The same qualifications characterized the University Statute of 1863 which , while granting the universities greater autonomy , made clear that it was to be exercised within narrow guide-lines .
2 S made clear that it was not prepared to agree to B 's terms , and that the price was not yet finalised , but agreed to commence work .
3 If you really like the place , make an offer — but make clear that it 's only ‘ subject to survey and contract ’ .
4 As the depression began to affect West Coast loadings it soon became clear that it was no longer possible to sustain the level of service provided in the 1974 Glasgow electric timetable .
5 ‘ It became clear that it was not possible to achieve desirable social change in the Third World by treating people as if they were isolated objects , living outside a social context . ’
6 Bill left the room , and immediately afterwards it became clear that it was too late to bring a bowl for Faye .
7 The burden increased when it became clear that it was schools who would be held principally responsible in implementing the national curriculum , in taking the first steps in teacher appraisal and in managing their finances .
8 However , as the evidence developed before him , it became clear that it was not necessary for the carers to sleep overnight and thus , plus they did not need bedrooms and therefore a four bedroomed bungalow with rooms for the plaintiff , her parents , the night sleeper and one for Clare or to be used as a spare room , would be sufficient .
9 It was considered self-evident that it was in the general national , indeed imperial , interest to move towards free labour .
10 as if to underline his words a creaming beam wave appeared in the middle distance , suddenly becoming apparent that it was a freak .
11 The analogy is with instinctive mystery — an arcane communing which erupts suddenly at a mutually understood signal , like an entire species of bird becoming aware that it is time to mate .
12 The more Renee Henry learnt about the therapy , the more she became convinced that it was right for her .
13 Allen studied the Neolithic revolution and became convinced that it was not a matter of someone having a bright idea and beginning to plant seeds .
14 She noticed this peculiar fish and although she was not a fish specialist , she became convinced that it was of great importance .
15 If a bank is not recognized , it can not use the word ‘ bank ’ in its title ( unless it is an overseas bank operating in the UK and it is made clear that it is using the title ‘ bank ’ because it is entitled to do so in its country of origin ) .
16 It seemed amazing that it was less than a year since that had been said .
17 wrong anyway in that er I 'll say it 's the er early on it in the report Good defines what he determines a prus trustees duty and as I said to a sort of effectively orb enter into a tr transaction which immediately cost effecting kind of money rather than making money for the pension fund er is against that duty in the first place , but it to it should however be ma made explicit that it is against that duty which I will say stock lending may be okay for a pension fund , but not stock lending where the er pension fund is acting as the borrower rather than the lender .
18 Oh , I 'd say it is w wrong anyway in that er I say it 's the it 's early er on it in the report Good defines what he determines a trustees duty and as I said to a sort of effectively ought enter into a tr transaction which immediately cost effecting kind of money rather than making money for the pension fund then it is against that duty in the first place , but it 's to it should however be ma made explicit that it is against that duty saying stock lending may be okay for a pension fund , but not stock lending where the er pension fund is acting as the borrower rather than the lender .
19 So much had happened that it seemed incredible that it was barely a week since she 'd crossed the bridge in the opposite direction .
20 It seemed incredible that it was only just a week since she 'd arrived , Luce thought .
21 Police said after the bomb was made safe that it was ‘ either a sheer fluke or a bloody miracle ’ that London had escaped carnage .
22 Where such a ‘ Healthcheck ’ is carried out , care should be taken to ensure that the report addressed to the client only that the client is made aware that it is not a comprehensive list of all matters to be addressed prior to sale and that implementation of recommendations does not necessarily mean that management should provide any warranties on the matter .
23 It seem improbable that it was an entirely autonomous female decision , particularly given the absence of sex instruction for girls .
24 They seem proud that it 's offended just about everyone ; it enjoys the billing ‘ Tasteless — the Sun ’ in the association 's latest mailing .
25 Make sure that it is valid for the duration of your holiday .
26 Before deleting a file make sure that it is no longer required .
27 When movable equipment is involved , such as a wheelchair , make sure that it is stable before you start moving someone .
28 You can use frozen cod , but make sure that it is thoroughly defrosted and dried well on kitchen paper .
29 Make sure that it is helping !
30 In the case of fabric , make sure that it is stretched fairly tightly across the mount to avoid any wrinkles or creases appearing .
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