Example sentences of "[noun sg] but [pron] is understand " in BNC.
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| 1 | Former Irish international Dr Geraldine Barniville from Dublin has been nominated as the new president but it is understood that Ulster 's Billy Bell and Paddy McAuley the outgoing treasurer and secretary will not be standing for election. , It is widely acknowledged that Paddy McIlroy , past president of Ulster , and the outgoing Irish vice-president , made a major contribution in drafting the new constitution and by-laws . |
| 2 | St. Mary 's are appealing against the decision but it is understood the housing trust are considering an alternative site . |
| 3 | Anti-terrorist detectives were unwilling to discuss the exact location and size of the haul but it is understood to have been found in a lock-up garage ‘ within a few miles ’ of Northolt , north-west London , where the arrests were made . |
| 4 | The girl 's mother opposed the application but it is understood her husband did not . |
| 5 | Palace have accepted a bid of £1m from City but it is understood that Sheffield Wednesday have made an identical offer . |