Example sentences of "it is often said [conj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is often said that opposites attract , but this does n't usually work with horses ; most people are happier with an animal whose temperament is similar to their own . |
| 2 | It is often said that women have greater access to housing in the public sector than men , or that housing officials tend to be more sympathetic to women . |
| 3 | It is often said that penalties automatically follow when blood appears following a facial attack , but this is an over-simplification . |
| 4 | It is often said that children have their lives before them and to die before they have had a chance to develop their personalities and lives seems particularly cruel . |
| 5 | It is often said that children pick up and learn things much quicker than adults . |