Example sentences of "[be] generally [verb] that [pron] [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is generally thought that they were a new people only in name , and that they were made up of tribes such as the Amsivarii , Chattuarii and Chatti , who are mentioned in earlier sources , but rarely , if at all , in later ones . |
| 2 | It is generally supposed that it was at Thurgarton . |
| 3 | It was generally understood that there was very little chance of the deal being referred to the MMC . |
| 4 | It was generally believed that they were proposing to seek an electoral pact with the Conservatives , so as to ensure that they would hold their seats against what was expected to be a Conservative landslide at the next general election . |
| 5 | It was generally believed that there was some animosity between ‘ Lenny ’ and Herbert von Karajan , although this has never been shown to be true , so the atmosphere in the Philharmonie was electric . |
| 6 | It was generally agreed that there was nothing wrong with the proportions , but this could indicate the work of a skilful forger . |
| 7 | It was generally agreed that there was a rundown in the entire welfare state , mainly because it was a service and not a profit-making enterprise . |
| 8 | It was generally agreed that there was a difference between human science and the knowledge of God , in that while human knowledge was concerned with that which reason could analyse , theology was concerned with the way in which the transcendent love of God is known . |