Example sentences of "[pron] be widely think that " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is widely thought that they are descended from genes , or groups of genes , of higher organisms , which have somehow escaped and set up life on their own . |
| 2 | It is widely thought that a turnover tax may range from between 15% and 20% . |
| 3 | It is widely thought that it will , but that special protection will be given to historical portraits , textiles , arms and armour , and architectural and scientific drawings . |
| 4 | It is widely thought that substantial additional amounts were exported illegally to countries in Eastern Europe and the Third World . |
| 5 | It was widely thought that the acceptance of sound broadcasting would soon weaken opposition to television . |
| 6 | Although no formal announcements were made , it was widely thought that the two leaders might meet twice more in the near future , to sign the CFE and the START treaties , planned for later in 1990 . |
| 7 | It was widely thought that discussions over his release had been the main obstacle in the talks between Meyer and Ramaphosa . |