Example sentences of "is fair to say [conj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Surprisingly perhaps , while blatantly sexist material in the form of caricatures is not common , and usually used with critical intention , it is fair to say that many social studies texts produced for examination classes frequently neglected women , though there were some exceptions . |
| 32 | It is fair to say that cells in this area are encoding the properties of faces but they can not be encoding their identities . |
| 33 | It is fair to say that it has the sweep and scope of an encyclical . |
| 34 | I think it is fair to say that the tradition of structuralist and transformational descriptive grammar contains many examples of this kind . |
| 35 | In general , it is fair to say that one can use a magnification of × 50 for each inch of aperture ( forgive my temporarily reverting to Imperial measure ! ) , so that a 3-inch refractor will bear a magnification of × 150 , a 6-inch will bear × 300 , and so on . |
| 36 | Although a succession of Conservative governments since 1979 has expressed a firm belief in monetary methods of managing the economy , with the emphasis on controlling inflation , it is fair to say that the empirical justifica-tion for much of this policy has been thin . |
| 37 | From an early age , it is fair to say that he has enjoyed an arm's-length relationship with reality . |
| 38 | It is fair to say that first impressions are very encouraging . |
| 39 | It is fair to say that international organizations are much more sensitive to this accusation than formerly . |
| 40 | In any case fear of the spread of communism reinforced the belief that Asia , too , could benefit from the treasure that was being poured into Europe by way of Marshall Aid and , as Wolf concludes : ‘ It is fair to say that the desire to avoid ‘ another China ’ no less than the desire of the Administration to avoid further Congressional attacks on its Asian policy , determined the timing of US aid to Southern Asia . ’ |
| 41 | I think it is fair to say that in practical terms you are likely to get substantial life out of the tool before the original battery is spent , perhaps several years . |
| 42 | There are exceptions and it is fair to say that over recent years a good deal more attention has been paid to these problems . |
| 43 | The fact that a rug is signed or dated does not imply that it is in any way superior to similar items that have not been inscribed , although it is fair to say that weavers rarely sign inferior examples of their work . |
| 44 | It is fair to say that 1988 was typical year for the House of Lords . |
| 45 | However , it is fair to say that at local education authority level there is more evidence of its impact on change . |
| 46 | Kuhn 's account predates Lakatos 's methodology of scientific research programmes , and I think it is fair to say that Lakatos adapted some of Kuhn 's results to his own purposes . |
| 47 | If that view were correct , it would appear to pre-empt Woolwich 's arguments in favour of a right to repayment arising at common law , though it is fair to say that this was not the position adopted by counsel for the revenue before your Lordships ' House . |
| 48 | I hope it is fair to say that the main thrust of the defence to this claim was based on law . |
| 49 | However , it is fair to say that division is usually the most efficient technique if synonyms are to be handled by chaining or tagging , but that if they are to be stored using the consecutive spill technique , bucket size and packing density should also be considered before a decision on randomizing method is made . |
| 50 | It is fair to say that the Conservatives exercised and still exercise very much more influence on the press than the Labour Party . |
| 51 | it is fair to say that in the case of er in the case of Alwyn , erm because of the special circumstances where we did n't actually use a clerk of works ever on that job |
| 52 | That possibility was handled by Bob Beckman , an American economist-writer who has settled in this country and has built a reputation for the uncanny accuracy of his predictions , though it is fair to say that not everyone agrees with his views of his predictions . |
| 53 | In drawing these three threads together , it is fair to say that if , as we have shown , the Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus , we shall expect similar marks in the Church of our age and every age as the Spirit displayed in the life of our Lord . |
| 54 | In fact , it is fair to say that these distinctions characterize the existing reporting models of governmental organizations , particularly in the USA . |
| 55 | In general , it is fair to say that the legally-sensitive nature of the statutory audit has tended to encourage the auditing profession to deflate shareholders ' expectations of audit . |
| 56 | It is fair to say that Bourdieu 's fields ( the scientific field , the political field , intellectual field , and so on ) are more autonomous from class interests than Althusser 's superstructures ( and indeed Althusser is quoted more often in this context by Bourdieu than Weber ) but possess less autonomy , i.e. a smaller degree of Eigengesetzlichkeit than Weber 's ‘ Lebensordnungen ’ . |
| 57 | It is fair to say that a considerable amount of effort was put into the Columbus Video with staff from within Columbus and from out with the project being involved . |
| 58 | It is fair to say that the disposals ranged widely from the good to the very poor . |
| 59 | It is fair to say that this case probably resulted in one of the most important landmark decisions in the history of relations between the Association and the Banks . |
| 60 | At the outset of Lunch-time Opening , it is fair to say that customer reaction was quite slow but has increased quite significantly in the intervening months . |