Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] it is known that " in BNC.

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1 Detention of a whole class may technically still be lawful , although it is becoming increasingly likely that a judge would have doubts about the reasonableness of this course of action where it is known that there may only be one or two culprits .
2 The activities of Whips are a mystery to most people outside Parliament but it is known that they do occasionally cajole , threaten and even bully MPs who might not toe the party line .
3 Caledonian Mining , a Nottinghamshire-based but Scottish-registered company , pulled out of negotiations earlier this week but it is known that the firm retains an interest in Monktonhall .
4 Others within the newly united Zanu-PF , including the Provincial Chairman , Mr Eddison Zvobgo and Mr Dumiso Dabangwa , have gone on the record against a one-party state and it is known that many in Mr Nkomo 's Zapu , as well as several middle level Zanu officials , are also opposed .
5 But receptivity to new ideas is best achieved in organizations which have mutuality of trust where it is known that you will not be too harshly blamed for mistakes .
6 Anthills are often seen decorated with flowers , and small offerings of food are displayed near the base when it is known that a Cobra is in residence .
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