Example sentences of "[subord] it is clear that [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Although it is clear that mountainous areas with few nearby notable pollution sources are receiving their pollution burden from regions or countries several hundreds or thousands of kilometres distant , it is difficult to determine precisely from which source or sources the pollution originated .
2 Although it is clear that most of these groups were not representative they were instrumental in directing government funding to projects of limited use to the majority of residents , ‘ neighbourhood stabilisation ’ apart .
3 Although it is clear that these changes were made in order to admit light to the new , deep-plan living accommodation , it is conceivable that the judicious use of ranges of standard reversible and ventilating roof windows might have provided an answer to this requirement which would have been less erosive of the original external appearance .
4 It is very important that a peace-keeping force should not be sent to Yugoslavia until there is a peace to keep , and until it is clear that all the warring parties both invite and allow that peace-keeping force to operate .
5 No court will make an order , especially one likely to cause delay , unless it is clear that some useful purpose will be served .
6 There is , however , some difficulty in the study in relation to the choice of stimuli and in the fact that only neutral facial expression was used — while it is clear that facial characteristics are important to the holistic perception of the sign .
7 While it is clear that specific genetic alterations serve as prognostic indicators , not all correlate with a poor prognosis .
8 Thus , while it is clear that Chinese walls are effective for the purposes of regulatory rules , they can not , as a matter of pure private law , safely be relied upon as affording firms protection against breach of fiduciary duty .
9 For many , ‘ law ’ and ‘ order ’ refer to the ideal of legality ( or ‘ the rule of law ’ ) — and while it is clear that this does not refer to an uncontroversial notion , it is arguable that most people would agree on certain core features of the rule of law : a congruence of official action with a previously declared rule so as to preserve individual autonomy and freedom from arbitrary state power , and a notion of equal treatment of individuals in the eye of the law .
10 While it is clear that both institutions have been concerned about their disappointing financial results , neither has been able correctly to identify the causes of their distress , let alone face the facts .
11 There often comes a point in the growth of an enterprise when it is clear that some of the activities are profitable and others are a burden .
12 Though it is clear that some PTAs have become highly organized and participate actively in the life of their schools , there are considerable variations across the country .
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