Example sentences of "[subord] it is generally [verb] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | ‘ 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 . |
| 6 | With the current financial structuring of the service , even in trusts , until it is generally recognised that more than just a pen and speculum are required in gynaecological outpatient clinics the value of outpatient surgery will not be realised . |
| 7 | One state Department cable to the US ambassador in Teheran asked him to remind the Shah the reforms were necessary " because it is generally agreed that without some reforms Iran as likely as Khrushchev predicted to fall to Soviets like ripe plum " |
| 8 | And since it is generally recognised that managers cost their companies at least three times their annual salary , the scope for cost-saving is enormous . |
| 9 | Whilst it is generally agreed that increases in the money supply can cause higher prices , the question is through what mechanism does it operate ? |
| 10 | Even though it is generally recognised that , at best , the principles of operant conditioning described in Verbal Behaviour contribute but a small part to our understanding of the processes of language development , this does not immediately rule out the possibility of employing techniques based upon operant conditioning to help those children who are not developing language in the normal way . |
| 11 | The Act does not define what actually constitutes an artistic work , though it is generally accepted that it would cover any product made by an artist or craftsperson , which is normally unique , hand-made and makes a personal expressive statement . |
| 12 | While Mr Patiño may well be selling to simplify his life after he moves into his new London residence , Mrs Johnson 's reasons for selling are much more controversial , as it is generally believed that the heiress has not paid for the celebrated Badminton Cabinet which she bought at Christie 's , London , in July 1990 for a record £7.6 million ( $15.2 million ) . |
| 13 | Full length waders are essential as it is generally accepted that the best depth to work is knee to waist deep . |