Example sentences of "[pers pn] be [vb pp] that the [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a devotee of Alsace ( the villages may be chocolate-boxy but the food is wonderful and the hotels unbelievably cheap ) , I am encouraged that the wines are finally gaining due recognition . |
| 2 | One reading of Dr. Alex Forbes ' , Cancer and its Non-toxic Treatment , coupled with Ute Brookman 's The Diet , both Bristol Cancer Help Centre publications , and I was persuaded that the purposes of the diet were absolutely reasonable . |
| 3 | I was told that the tenants would also make more profit from guest beers . |
| 4 | When I returned to Trebizond , I was told that the authorities at Rizé were exceeding their rights in allowing me to proceed . |
| 5 | Speaking after the meeting to someone who did attend it , I was told that the arkies ' interference with the rally last year comprised bluff and empty threats ! |
| 6 | When she called later she was told that the police and social services had called . |
| 7 | Even if we are assured that the creatures in question are not in any pain , some people will prolong the argument either by insisting that they must be in some sort of distress , or by claiming that even if they are not overtly suffering , what is happening to them is cruel and unwarranted exploitation . |
| 8 | We are assured that the foods now have a date stamp and are guaranteed to reach British shops within six weeks of production . |
| 9 | There is also reference to reprimands and complaints addressed by him to his subordinates ; on one occasion we are told that the generals on an unsuccessful campaign justified their failure by explaining that although his piety was noted , he was not feared and this meant that his agents commanded no respect . |
| 10 | Now this is an appalling situation , er th the B C C I 's books were certified by the auditors as a true and fair record from December nineteenth er December thirty first nineteen er eighty seven forward a and that meant that people had confidence in B C C I , here we 're told that the auditors are giving it er a certificate of a a true and fair record er encouraging therefore people to in t to invest and yet prior to nineteen eighty nine Price Waterhouse knew of gross irregularities er in B C C I 's handling of loads , particularly the load to C C A H which was the holding company for First American er bank shares . |
| 11 | We were told that the papers in the case were being examined and it was clearly implied that action would be taken . |
| 12 | We were told that the orders were introduced with the intention of increasing competition , thus providing more choice for customers and holding down prices . |
| 13 | They were told that the prisoners were not there any more . |
| 14 | Ministers are considering an embarrassing U-turn after two disastrous periods of consultation in which they were told that the lists , to be drawn up by local authorities , would cause blight on thousands of acres and hit land and property values . |
| 15 | They were informed that the sums subscribed for the building were still inadequate and unless the subscriptions were paid in advance ‘ for the legitimate purposes of providing food and medicine for the patients … the object of the building would be totally defeated ’ . |
| 16 | On only three out of approximately 180 occasions , therefore , can it be said that the inspectors had been less than absolutely fair in the opinion of those who were criticised . |
| 17 | To this extent , of course , a synchronically divergent language state requires the same kind of treatment as a historically divergent state : in neither case can it be assumed that the norms of some ‘ standard ’ variety can be successfully projected on to it . |
| 18 | The Romans were certainly prime movers , but not that quick , and without introducing a pettifogging intimacy with dates , names , and trifling matters of fact , might it be mentioned that the legions were desperately occupied at that time around the Medway and not Melrose ? |
| 19 | If it were accepted that the parties have no legal rights and duties under a political treaty , then even less could the legal position of third parties be affected by it . |
| 20 | Moin , nightwatchman , was beaten for pace on the pull-shot , but no declaration came at lunch ( 480 for 5 ) , nor after a rain interruption during which 12 overs were lost , it being believed that the runs were best scored in the first innings , and England would probably have been offered the light soon after their innings commenced . |
| 21 | The 1930 Act gave the Education Minister power to nominate up to a quarter of the membership of Education Committees in Northern Ireland ( it being understood that the nominees would be clergymen ) ; regulated the membership of School Management Committees ; and required local education authorities to provide Bible instruction in any school if the parents of ten or more children demanded it . |
| 22 | The line at this point runs through Rushden Woods , and it 's hoped that the bombers may have left behind vital clues . |
| 23 | It 's estimated that the workers will be travelling back and forth from France until Christmas . |
| 24 | Once again it 's claimed that the algae is toxic enough to kill animals , specifically two dogs according to the Glasgow Daily Record . |
| 25 | It is stated that the moneys have to be additional to any funding by a member country which qualifies for assistance — hence the word ’ additionality ’ , which is associated with funding . |
| 26 | It was threatening to resume bombing on the mainland and it is suspected that the closures were linked with indirect negotiations to induce them to change their intention . |
| 27 | Since most theses are lent for a period of one month , it could be that most borrowers are able to digest the contents of theses within this period , but , due to the widespread availability of photocopiers , it is suspected that the regulations on thesis copying are frequently broken . |
| 28 | It is intended that the proceeds of any such issue would be used primarily to refinance existing debt . |
| 29 | It is intended that the topics listed will be included in the syllabuses of both degree ( or equivalent ) and non–degree courses . |
| 30 | It is intended that the vendors shall provide a draft purchase and sale document and draft disclosure letter prior to the submission of the binding offer . |