Example sentences of "' [noun pl] show that " in BNC.
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| 1 | In January 1990 , however , the authorities discontinued the practice of stamping bearers ' passports to show that they were HIV-positive . |
| 2 | Examination of visitors ' replies showed that the two most important reasons were insufficient interest in the subject to explore it beyond the exhibition ( 35% ) , and the cost of the catalogues ( 31% ) . |
| 3 | Feminist sociologists ' arguments showed that ideas of ‘ masculinity ’ and ‘ femininity ’ which had been taken for granted as natural were in fact social in origin : these roles had to learned by young people . |
| 4 | Fisheries ' records show that 22 Welsh salmon rivers declined between the periods 1966–75 and 1976–85 . |
| 5 | Here the shapes of the characters ' mouths show that they are happy , sad , puzzled or ‘ miffed ’ , a black cloud over the head indicates that the character is feeling defeated or depressed , the lighted electric-bulb over the head indicates that the character has a bright idea , or the exclamation mark over the head shows that the character is amazed . |