Example sentences of "am surprised that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am surprised that a conservative newspaper should place such faith in ‘ democracy ’ . |
| 2 | Where the Elgin marbles are concerned , I am surprised that the present inhabitants of the Greek mainland want anything to do with them . |
| 3 | I am surprised that the Labour party has decided to oppose it . |
| 4 | I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman runs his region down instead of talking up its successes . |
| 5 | Given its urgency , I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman did not write to me about such a detailed case , which would have enabled me to deal with it earlier . |
| 6 | I am surprised that the right hon. Gentleman is so opposed to providing more power for parents in relation to schools . |
| 7 | I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman thinks that I should not have such occasions with business men . |
| 8 | I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman should suggest that there are divisions in the Conservative party but not in his party . |
| 9 | As to a levy , I am surprised that the hon. Member for Newham , North-East , with his experience as Chairman of the Select Committee on Employment , is not aware of the experience of employers throughout the country who sought to operate the levy that we used to have , which was recognised on all sides as a failure . |