Example sentences of "it [was/were] [adv] assume that [noun prp] " in BNC.

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1 When the Liberals returned to power in 1892 , it was generally assumed that Ellis would receive government office .
2 It was generally assumed that Chamberlain would prefer to sacrifice imperial interests in a compromise with Hitler , than to join the USSR in an anti-fascist alliance .
3 It was immediately assumed that Robson , who had missed England 's 0-0 draw in Sweden last month because of bruised ribs , would again be absent when his country strove to acquire the further point they need in Poland to ensure qualification for the World Cup finals next summer .
4 It was widely assumed that China , with her vast size and resources , would be the victor , and that the status quo in East Asia would remain unchanged .
5 IT was widely assumed that Sir Lawrie Barratt was working for nothing when he re-took the reins of his housebuilding empire last summer .
6 It was originally assumed that UDG could create jobs at around £5,000 per post .
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