Example sentences of "it is now thought that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The decision is likely to postpone a hearing on the charges for many months and it is now thought that the case could eventually be heard in Milan instead of Turin . |
| 2 | The precise number is unknown ; but in the 1970s , two American biologists , TL Erwin and JC Scott , produced a plausible estimate , of around 10 million , though it is now thought that the true figure may be around 50 million . |
| 3 | It is now thought that the ‘ Long Count ’ was used to date historical rather than astronomical events . |
| 4 | It is now thought that the severity and length of time obesity has continued is the major determinant of the total number of fat cells in adult life ( Kirtland and Gurr 1979 ) . |
| 5 | It used to be argued that turbulence was necessary to ensure the oxygenation of the water and the continuation of the food supply , but it is now thought that the main role of turbulence is in getting rid of excess carbon dioxide . |
| 6 | It is now thought that the proteins do not form a continuous layer covering both sides of the lipids proposed by Davson and Danielli . |
| 7 | It is now thought that the Transfer Regulations will apply to undertakings or parts of undertakings that are not in the nature of commercial ventures . |