Example sentences of "[vb base] that [noun pl] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the meanwhile , careers officers suggest that graduates lower their expectations of the sort of work they will get when they leave university . |
| 2 | Some firms insist that leavers repay their disturbance allowances if they leave their company within a specified period after the move . |
| 3 | Raisig and Kilgour conclude that theses enjoyed their greatest phase of usage , as fundamental sources of information carefully exploited by other researchers and writers , in the period from 1880 to 1910 . |
| 4 | Statistics show that women allow themselves to be interrupted 50 per cent more often than men . |
| 5 | Overall what stands out from intercity comparisons such as these is that firstly , London 's difficulties are echoed elsewhere , which is comforting since it is generally easier to put up with a problem if you know that others share it . |
| 6 | We all know that parachutes form themselves into a hemispherical shape as they fill with air ; but , for simplicity , it is better if we follow Hugh 's example and assume that we are dealing with a flat disc . |
| 7 | ‘ I know that PCs call them spooks , niggers and sooties , but deep down the majority of PCs are n't really against them , although there are some who really hate them and will go out of their way to get them . |
| 8 | You also know that Christians base everything that they believe on what the Bible says . |
| 9 | Current models of collaborative research assume that companies pool their resources at the pre-competitive R&D phase and the apply results individually in a competitive environment . |
| 10 | Comment : Sometimes mistakenly done to create commonality by people who assume that others share their grievances . |
| 11 | Throughout this chapter we assume that individuals know what motivates them and can isolate their goals and discuss them separately . |
| 12 | Suppose that firms increase their investment spending on new machinery by £2 million ( that is , from £8m. to £10m. in our numerical example ) . |
| 13 | We believe that women have their own needs and are capable of deciding what is best for them . |
| 14 | There will continue to be problems if science teachers are personally doubtful about girls ' ability to do science well ; even if their doubts are not voiced ( and anecdotal evidence suggests they sometimes are ) , girls are unlikely to respond unless teachers show they believe that girls have something to offer science as well as the reverse . |
| 15 | A total of 37 in every 100 women believe that bankers treat them differently just because of their sex . |
| 16 | Perhaps we believe that others perceive us as weak and ineffectual when in reality we choose to make a stand only about those things which really matter , knowing that it often takes more strength to remain calm and in control than to meet aggression with more aggression . |
| 17 | The majority of executives found guilty of corporate crime not only retain their jobs or have others found for them , but also find that funds to cover their fines are somehow made available . |
| 18 | Whilst we recognise that conditions favoured us in the first quarter in that weather-related losses were comparatively light , the worldwide nature of the improvement , together with encouraging indications so far in the second quarter , lead us to believe that the worst is behind us and that trends will continue to improve . |
| 19 | First , recognise that cigarettes provide one with something to do with one 's hands , a method of opening a conversation and an opportunity for giving and receiving . |
| 20 | We believe that farmers should take an increased interest now in these matters because the erm general public are concerned about the rising instance of pollution and I think that farmers owe it to the remainder of the community to come to places like Muck '89 and see for themselves exactly what new machinery is available to combat pollution . |
| 21 | An even more recent survey carried out by the Society for Companion Animal Studies , and based on interviews with 10,500 households , revealed a surprisingly high 70 per cent of the general population and 84 per cent of dog owners think that dogs help us relax and reduce stress . |
| 22 | I agree that E-heads nabbing your drinks and fags all night are the bane of most decent clubbers ' lives , but try to be a little more consistent ! |
| 23 | Is it any wonder that men regard them as half-wits ? ’ |