Example sentences of "a belief that [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Also , ’ said Grainne , ‘ there is a belief that at Samain the sidh sometimes return . |
| 2 | Despite the early successes of restrictive practices legislation in combating collusive agreements , there is now a belief that within the present business climate the legislation possesses fundamental weaknesses . |
| 3 | It was hard to avoid the conclusion that while pique may have played a part in its foundation , it had come into being not so much to benefit its members in terms of strengthening trade within the seven , but on the basis of a belief that in unity there was strength : in other words , as a group of seven they would be in a less disadvantageous position vis-à-vis the Six than if each separately attempted to negotiate some accommodation with the Six . |
| 4 | Going up on wings in no way specifies " changing strength " , but putting forth new wings or new plumage is indeed a sign of new strength , whether or not there is an allusion to a belief that in old age eagles grow new wings . |
| 5 | ‘ I retain a belief that by means of higher productivity and better crafted tax and welfare policies we could reduce poverty . |
| 6 | Clearly there is a belief that by demonstrating that they know what kinds of attainment targets can be identified in children 's work at different ages , art teachers will bring much greater credibility to their subject . |