Example sentences of "it is say that they " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is said that they place great strains on family life , and people feel they would be unable to cope with a mentally handicapped child . |
| 2 | But that Moorish Negress was so skilful in drawing the Turkish bow , that it was held for a marvel , and it is said that they called her in Arabic Nugueymat Turya , which is to say , the Star of the Archers . |
| 3 | In the jargon it is said that they can not even get on the Masters and Johnson ‘ ski-slope ’ , let alone start down it . |
| 4 | It is said that they would increase the cost of petrol by 20p a gallon . |
| 5 | It is said that they learn to ride before they learn to walk , and this is almost true . |
| 6 | It is said that they play none really well but this was not true of Tom who looked like becoming a child virtuoso of the flute . |
| 7 | Furthermore , of the apostles it is said that they are to go out and bear witness to Jesus . |
| 8 | It is said that they should have done so , especially as there were circumstances which might have put and should , it is said , have put experienced medical staff on inquiry . |
| 9 | It is said that they were friendly and ready to be pleased by everything . |
| 10 | ‘ The Hindus venerate oxen , ’ he wrote , ‘ and it is said that they actually drink the oxen 's urine when they fall sick . ’ |
| 11 | This is not to say that all theories of legitimacy are only or merely ‘ rationalizations ’ ; rather , it is to say that they have an element of rationalization in them . |