Example sentences of "[conj] it is generally [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Community policing continues to be afforded low priority and prestige within the police force , where it is generally characterised as ‘ social work ’ or not ‘ real ’ policing ( Fielding , 1991:170 ) . |
| 2 | Although it is generally assumed that the free movement of persons within the European Community will increase the impact of ‘ international crime ’ on the internal security problems of the Member States and that more intensive and more effective law enforcement co-operation will be required , there is uncertainty about how better co-ordination can be achieved . |
| 3 | Experts continue to disagree about how to extrapolate from one to the other , although it is generally accepted that even the smallest dose carries a health risk . |
| 4 | Although it is generally accepted that the globular domain of H1 or H5 binds to the exit and entry points of nucleosomal DNA , there are currently many conflicting models for the detailed picture of how this is achieved . |
| 5 | Much of the writing on family law lacks any stated theoretical position , although it is generally underpinned by a welfare approach . |
| 6 | Although it is generally supposed that the first truly mechanical escapement was of the verge-and-foliot type found in various church clocks throughout Europe , the earliest escapement of which we have definite detailed knowledge is that of the clock designed for the Abbey of St Albans c.1328 by Richard of Wallingford ( c.1292–1336 ) , the son of a blacksmith , who became Abbot in 1327 . |
| 7 | Although it is generally aimed at specific styles of mineralisation a wide range of elements are determined and a variety of techniques used . |
| 8 | X-ray appearances and function are now both markedly improved despite the fact that it is generally believed that once joint cartilage ( the substance lining the joint space ) has been destroyed it can never be regenerated . |
| 9 | The first point is that it is generally recognized that ritual tends to increase , intensify and shift in focus at times of social crisis . |
| 10 | One difference between a vintage wine and any other is that it is generally made from the grapes of only one year , rather than a blend from several . |
| 11 | The German version conforms to German style to such an extent that it is generally taken by German speakers to be a very well written ‘ original ’ . |
| 12 | I think that it is generally agreed that a positive way forward is to have a partnership between farming and environmental interests . |
| 13 | ‘ Once it is generally realized that the animals are such close kin to us , then meat-eating will be disdained as too near to cannibalism for comfort . |
| 14 | ‘ Once it is generally known , ’ said Roland , ‘ that these letters exist , everyone will be at your door . |
| 15 | The risks involved are thus extremely high , and it is generally recognised that close management control of these companies by the venture capital funds in necessary , as compared with the more remote approach of investors on the Stock Exchange . |
| 16 | The celebrated Wasp Pendant ( Figure 28 ) came from a rich burial at Mallia , and it is generally believed that at least some of the Aigina Treasure — found at Aigina , but of unknown provenance — came from Mallia too . |
| 17 | Although some NMR studies have shown that it is possible to bind two actinomycin molecules to the tetranucleotide GCGC [ 29 ] , binding of the second molecule is highly anticooperative and it is generally believed that the exclusion site size for actinomycin , under normal conditions , is at least 4 base pairs [ 1 ] . |
| 18 | Rape is only held to have been committed in English law where the sexual intercourse is ‘ unlawful ’ , and it is generally assumed that the function of that term is to remove non-consensual intercourse between a man and his wife from the ambit of rape . |
| 19 | On the other hand the EEC Nine produces only 64% of its consumption of sheep meat and it is generally assumed that the UK with approximately 25% of the EEC sheep flock and as the leading producer of 50% of Community production is well placed to reap some advantage which could be of benefit to the hills and upland areas . |
| 20 | Lampreys and hagfishes lack a differentiated stomach , and it is generally assumed that all agnathans were similarly microphagous with no need for a stomach . |
| 21 | Myths abound in the heroin community as to the meaning of ‘ notification ’ and ‘ registration ’ and it is generally assumed that all ‘ official ’ agencies are in league with one another . |
| 22 | Most experts think normal cells probably have to undergo several mutations in order to become cancerous ; and it is generally suspected that the mouse cells — a laboratory line known as NIH 3T3 cells — have already undergone numerous mutations and are hovering on the brink of becoming cancerous . |
| 23 | Most young people in Britain grow up in families , and it is generally acknowledged that the family plays an important part in the development of the future adult . |
| 24 | ‘ Very serious grounds are needed to infringe anonymity , and it is generally accepted even by the Swedish judiciary that the public 's right to be informed takes precedence over law and order considerations , ’ said Ms Frances D'Souza , director of Article 19 , the International Campaign against Censorship . |
| 25 | In 1912 Edison introduced the compatible ‘ Blue Amberol ’ records made of an even tougher plastic ; and it is generally accepted that Blue Amberols had a better , higher fidelity performance than any other medium before the First World War . |
| 26 | Consumer public relations depends on using to the full this part of the media and it is generally accepted that any consultant working in this field will have contacts within the appropriate media . |
| 27 | And it is generally felt that traffic will get heavier when the new A3 Petersfield bypass opens . |
| 28 | Gutted raw fish are smoked slowly over wood chips and it is generally agreed that oak gives the best flavour , although other woods are preferred in some part of the world . |
| 29 | For many , this would be the natural choice anyway with or without government policy , and it is generally agreed that the ideals behind community care are good ones . |
| 30 | The ‘ broken ’ colours of the Blenheim and tricolour seem to be more popular , and it is generally held that the ‘ whole colours ’ are the more active of the breed . |