Example sentences of "is [adv] [vb pp] that [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is widely acknowledged that about one in ten of us has a marked tendency to homosexuality and perhaps half this group have homosexual experience as adults ( homosexual feeling and experiment are even more common in adolescence ) . |
| 2 | It is widely accepted that for a bloom to develop the critical depth must be shallower than the mixed depth . |
| 3 | It is rarely appreciated that in Bishop 's day , a Trifle was not a nursery pudding squashed anyhow into a common fruit bowl , but built up into a pyramid in an elegant stemmed glass compote dish . |
| 4 | … In the present case it is not even averred that the defendants knew of the pregnancy of the plaintiff 's mother when they received her as a passenger ; it is merely averred that in fact she was then quick with child , viz. with the plaintiff , to whom she subsequently gave birth . |
| 5 | My position is that the law is so constructed that in all probability , only the lucid , self-assertive patient who has a sympathetic , understanding doctor is able in most circumstances to have his way and be left alone , free from further interference , to die . |
| 6 | Alternatively , it is perhaps assumed that without franchises there would be a vertically integrated chain , which would be less socially desirable . |
| 7 | However , it is less appreciated that in many cases the causality also appears to work in the opposite direction ; that is , the nature of the British housing system tends to form and perpetuate major demographic differentials in terms of fertility , nuptiality and marital breakdown , and mortality . |
| 8 | It is generally felt that in the past local authorities have dragged their feet in taking on their responsibilities to care for mentally disordered people , and the Minister of Health , Roger Freeman , outlined further plans for this group to Parliament the day after Secretary of State Kenneth Clarke 's speech on community care ; these were , clearly , some last-minute additions to the government 's package of proposals . |
| 9 | The celebrated Wasp Pendant ( Figure 28 ) came from a rich burial at Mallia , and it is generally believed that at least some of the Aigina Treasure — found at Aigina , but of unknown provenance — came from Mallia too . |
| 10 | It is generally recognised that in any large complex organisation , management must delegate some authority because : |
| 11 | It is generally accepted that for both the ageing and new/modern aircraft , the complexity of maintenance problems ( i.e. ageing — corrosion , modern — advanced avionics ) increased dramatically in the last ten years . |
| 12 | It is generally accepted that during the period of the First Crusade knights began to wear distinguishing marks of one kind or another . |
| 13 | It is generally accepted that in order to watch over an executive , the system of supervision has to be constructed in parallel so that information about the salient issues is extracted at the right time and the process of scrutiny is based on this information and takes place when the decision is still open . |
| 14 | It is generally accepted that in the related tort of nuisance , an occupier can sue in respect of his personal injuries and the same was established in the tort of cattle trespass . |
| 15 | It is generally accepted that in order to succeed on a plea of unreasonableness it is not necessary for the covenantor to show that the covenantee had acted oppressively . |
| 16 | It is generally assumed that at postgraduate level and above users can look after themselves . |
| 17 | As we have already indicated , it is generally assumed that in future there is likely to be a further reduction in the proportion of people of pensionable age who will be earning currently and hence adding to the gross national product as the latter is now calculated . |
| 18 | It is generally assumed that in the absence of methodological artifacts visual laterality effects in normals arise either because one cerebral hemisphere is relatively inefficient at processing or retrieving the stimulus material presented and/or because one hemisphere can not fully process the information and has to send it across the corpus callosum to the opposite hemisphere . |
| 19 | 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 " |
| 20 | It is thus recognised that in her parents-in-law 's home a girl is completely vulnerable and any resentment against her parents may be taken out on her . |
| 21 | It is usually said that in the voice from heaven at the baptism of Jesus we have an example of the bath qol . |
| 22 | It is further estimated that in the majority of such accidents speed is a contributory factor . |
| 23 | It is further suggested that in reporting the results of stability tests and the conclusions drawn from them , care should be taken to avoid any statement which would lead people to believe that the products have been proved to be ‘ stable ’ . |
| 24 | Although it is repeatedly said that at common law a man must keep his fire ‘ at his peril , ’ research shows that we can not be sure that at any period in the history of the common law a man was absolutely liable for the escape of his fire . |
| 25 | These factors led to a pattern of ‘ top-ten ’ thinking It is repeatedly stated that in each major industry sector — and in the world electronics industry itself — only ten or so world players will survive . |
| 26 | It is clearly acknowledged that without the work of the women 's movement , the Intifada would be in jeopardy . |
| 27 | It is also emphasised that in applying accounting standards it is necessary to be guided by the spirit and the reasoning behind them , as set out in individual standards and in the ASB 's Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting . |
| 28 | It is also recognized that at the same time there is a need for close cooperation with the other departments and sections of the organization and with the statutorily appointed external auditor , particularly with regard to the exchange of information and to making the best overall use of audit resources . |
| 29 | It is also recorded that in the early 18th century ‘ Edwin Calvert , gentleman , apparently died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 17 ’ . |
| 30 | It is also said that in times when Russia has need of strength in battle , these horses will awake their masters and carry them to where they are needed . |