Example sentences of "it is thought [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is thought neither whimsical nor absurdly divisive to spend money on one 's friends but not on strangers ; to attempt to do so , other than in special social circumstances , will be to make a fool of oneself . |
| 2 | In the present decade it is thought more important that they should be " boys " ; rumbustious behaviour is approved rather than disapproved . |
| 3 | It is thought more likely that there will be an increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20% , or an extension of the scope of VAT to incorporate zero-rated goods , which could net the government about £9bn in extra revenue , or both . |
| 4 | ( 2 ) Then again it is regarded as doubtful whether there really is a specific quality of pleasure , and even of pain , which covers all experiences that people either want to have or avoid , and it is thought obviously desirable that people should have experiences they want rather than those with a certain quality . |
| 5 | ‘ It is thought very unlikely that they will merge with each other , as they have similar problems . |