Example sentences of "be [adj] [to-vb] that the " in BNC.
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| 31 | It would have been impossible to consider that the captain in his white tights and blue tunic with all the gold braid in this story of piracy at sea had spent his infancy so close to the Caledonian Road . |
| 32 | Rival managers have been relieved to confirm that the away dugout does actually face the pitch . |
| 33 | Rival managers have been relieved to confirm that the away dugout does actually face the pitch . |
| 34 | Nonetheless , we take some satisfaction from the knowledge that the involvement of the Board did break the logjam at the earlier stage of this project , and we 're able to report that the Shetland Island Council Charitable Trust has recognized the work of the done by the Board in its final settlement of its account with us . |
| 35 | that 's a real deep difference , that we 're inclined to suppose that the body does have some role in individuation and clearly , as you 're pointing out , does n't . |
| 36 | Stylistic analysts are likely to hold that the New Critics paid insufficient attention to the linguistic form of texts since , apart from Wimsatt 's discussion of the ‘ iconic ’ properties of poetry , they were really only interested in certain kinds of structure of meaning , and made no use of the tools offered by modern linguistics for the analysis of poetic effect . |
| 37 | Although in this connection too the higher courts are likely to say that the terms used are matters of fact for the magistrates , it will be open to those courts to say that in certain circumstances , the reactions of the victim were not likely to be those of harassment , alarm or distress . |
| 38 | They are likely to argue that the structures we use are ‘ overblown ’ and pitched so as to overestimate the costs of running a unitary City-based authority . |
| 39 | However , if we neglect to make use of these first three days of a foal 's life in this way , we are likely to find that the foal becomes suspicious of us . |
| 40 | People whose wealth consists mainly of real property , on the other hand , are likely to find that the value of their wealth rises at least as rapidly as the general price level . |
| 41 | But with Firebrands , Isca and Brean now in the National League , more clubs are likely to believe that the regional competition needs to be strengthened . |
| 42 | In chemistry the initial processes of purification are supposed to ensure that the sample is uncontaminated , and the processes of selection and isolation of materials , that it is typical . |
| 43 | It has been gratifying to learn that the panel 's work stimulated so much discussion and presbyteries and sessions have been generous in their acknowledgement of this . |
| 44 | These qualities in themselves do not guarantee equal success in the more intimate , refined world of Lieder , so I am glad to report that the satisfaction level on this Schoenberg disc is high , helped by good recording and a strong contribution from the pianist Ursula Oppens . |
| 45 | Despite the unremitting hostility of the Opposition Front-Bench team , I am glad to say that the majority group on the present Liverpool city council , in contrast to its predecessor , is showing interest in a housing action trust and my Department is discussing the matter with it . |
| 46 | Those necessities are sacks of flour and sacks of rice , although I am glad to say that the Iranian Government are now providing flour for every refugee within their borders , and certainly for the Shias . |
| 47 | I am glad to say that the Council of Mortgage Lenders has agreed to such an arrangement . |
| 48 | I am glad to see that the hon. Gentleman is holding a copy of our document headed ’ Labour 's Threat to Road Projects ’ . |
| 49 | These are very serious matters and I am glad to see that the civil servants are leaving the Box to find the answers . |
| 50 | I am glad to see that the Minister is fine and fit , because it was reported that he was ill . |
| 51 | I am glad to see that the referee Leslie Irvine has filed an official complaint . |
| 52 | I am glad to confirm that the disabled persons transport advisory committee , which was set up under the Transport Act 1985 , exists to provide exactly the voice for which the Hon. Member called . |
| 53 | I am glad to note that the hon. Member for Gordon ( Mr. Bruce ) is with us . |
| 54 | It had not been hard to predict that the Caribbean style of attacking play would be greatly suited to one-day cricket . |
| 55 | With no revenue , many magazines cut down on their pages but we are glad to say that the Ski Club of Great Britain , who publish Ski survey backed us to produce the usual number of editorial pages , so we could fit in all the information you need as committed skiers . |
| 56 | We are glad to see that the Government continue in their efforts to press for long-term middle east peace and the settlement of the Palestinian problem . |
| 57 | I AM reluctant to believe that the British people are so stupid as to return anyone but nice Mr Major at tomorrow 's election . |
| 58 | Here I am concerned to emphasize that the NIRC was required by the legislation under which it operated to make decisions which were likely to lead , and did in fact lead , to considerable and widespread political protest . |
| 59 | I am unable to accept that the supposed reductio ad adsurdum is a sufficient ground for reading into the Act a qualification which is not there . |
| 60 | From the fact that a click ( as opposed to a bang , for example ) is a soft , unresonant ( though abrupt ) noise , we are able to conclude that the door was shut without great force . |