Example sentences of "it [is] now think that " in BNC.

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1 The decision is likely to postpone a hearing on the charges for many months and it is now thought that the case could eventually be heard in Milan instead of Turin .
2 As well as being a threat to the ozone layer and human health , it is now thought that they are especially attracted to the wax coatings on conifer needles , reaching 100 times the concentration in the air .
3 The precise number is unknown ; but in the 1970s , two American biologists , TL Erwin and JC Scott , produced a plausible estimate , of around 10 million , though it is now thought that the true figure may be around 50 million .
4 It is now thought that the ‘ Long Count ’ was used to date historical rather than astronomical events .
5 It is now thought that it is a special protein unique to tooth enamel .
6 It is now thought that the severity and length of time obesity has continued is the major determinant of the total number of fat cells in adult life ( Kirtland and Gurr 1979 ) .
7 While it is now thought that they are interested in offloading part or all of this holding , it seems that they are not prepared to sell for less than the purchasing price of £1.20 .
8 It used to be argued that turbulence was necessary to ensure the oxygenation of the water and the continuation of the food supply , but it is now thought that the main role of turbulence is in getting rid of excess carbon dioxide .
9 It is now thought that the proteins do not form a continuous layer covering both sides of the lipids proposed by Davson and Danielli .
10 They have suggested that the carcasses of animals which have died of either disease should not be buried in farm fields , as it is now thought that it may be possible for other livestock to become infected .
11 It is now thought that the Transfer Regulations will apply to undertakings or parts of undertakings that are not in the nature of commercial ventures .
12 On the ground most larvae are active ; although they require a film of water for movement and are stimulated by light and temperature , it is now thought that larval movement is mostly random and encounter with grass blades accidental .
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