Example sentences of "' [noun pl] [verb] that they " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are pockets within pockets ad infinitum — a Russian doll of a bag — so compartmentalised do tourists ' possessions become that they completely lose track of where everything is . |
| 2 | In January 1990 , however , the authorities discontinued the practice of stamping bearers ' passports to show that they were HIV-positive . |
| 3 | However , the fact that the Bank of England will rediscount bankers ' acceptances means that they are more liquid , ie there is more potential demand for them . |
| 4 | Here the shapes of the characters ' mouths show that they are happy , sad , puzzled or ‘ miffed ’ , a black cloud over the head indicates that the character is feeling defeated or depressed , the lighted electric-bulb over the head indicates that the character has a bright idea , or the exclamation mark over the head shows that the character is amazed . |
| 5 | But Coopers ' employees said that they were informed of the decision to merge with Deloitte yesterday morning . |