Example sentences of "suggested that [pron] [modal v] [verb] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 For example , when different colleges came up with similar proposals , it was suggested that they might co-operate in the development work .
2 But , since the small apartment was in danger of becoming snowed under , principally by Ross 's files and paperwork , she 'd tentatively suggested that they might move into larger and more modern surroundings .
3 ‘ There are some initiatives going on which interest me , whereby young women who had a child when they were adolescent , and although they love the child , regret very much that they were too young , too immature , and too unsupported to care for it effectively : it 's being suggested that they should go into schools and talk to girls about the glories of motherhood at the right time , but begging them not to embark on it too young .
4 Now if I could just remind you of what 's happened at the Lyndford Haven er er , Synod , last March erm , the Financial Committee have suggested that we should go for a target of five hundred and ten thousand but er , this is we are not gon na be able to even start looking at the eleven and a half thousand if if er all the provinces do it for months and more and we , I think very bravely or foolishly whatever way you li , look at it , proposed that we should got to five hundred and forty thousand and it looks as thought we 're gon na end up certainly nearer to five ten than five forty .
5 It is suggested that we should develop in co-operation , or at least in parallel , with similar organizations , so that we do not paint ourselves into a corner with incompatible technologies .
6 It 's suggested that you should linger on the great avenues and squares in the morning and afternoon , to see the swarms of officials and experts who administer the universe hurrying to and from their offices ; or sit a while in the shady walks of the various public gardens , and watch these same officials ' wives proudly taking the baby out for an airing .
7 The Monopolies and Mergers Commission has already been mentioned and it has been suggested that it will have to be involved again .
8 When it was suggested that he would go to the tough Gordonstoun school , she put her foot down .
9 He was advised by his teacher to choose the latter and it was suggested that he should go to Oxford and read chemistry .
10 Although he made such an excellent impression on the journey that it was suggested that he should remain with the Princess as her secretary , he left the royal party at Utrecht .
11 Specifically , it was to be suggested that he should embark upon an immediate programme of visits to all parts of Vietnam making numerous speeches and public appearances in the process .
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