Example sentences of "[vb past] it is [verb] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many of the societies described it is found that the collective is emphasized rather than the individual . |
| 2 | When the siege began it is believed that Benedict was here at Halling . |
| 3 | Contrary to ( uninformed ? ) views sometimes expressed it is acknowledged that physical geographers are respected for the contribution that they can make — when they do make a specific contribution . |
| 4 | In view of the technical advance implied it is thought that it was probably he who was the ‘ Mr Showers ’ who was complimented in 1692 for having played in hitherto impossible keys and ‘ with all the softness imaginable ’ ; but at that date the reference might conceivably be to his father or , less probably , his kinsman William . |
| 5 | Mr Hunt said it is hoped that Allitt will be either transferred to another hospital or returned to Rampton . |