Example sentences of "is [adv] [vb pp] that a " in BNC.
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| 1 | In negotiations , Britain has offered to cut its emissions of sulphur dioxide to 71 per cent of 1980 levels by 2005 , whereas it is widely accepted that a total cut of 80 per cent by 2000 is necessary . |
| 2 | Much has been said and written as to how exactly the miracle is performed , but it is widely agreed that a relatively stable group of large general electronics companies in Japan did succeed in the 1970S and 1980S in being continuously innovative in terms of products and markets . |
| 3 | It is widely thought that a turnover tax may range from between 15% and 20% . |
| 4 | J. Boyett , Manager of Central Services and Special projects at Standard Chartered Bank , replied that , ‘ The Bank 's experience in using Headhunters is so limited that a response to your questionnaire would be worthless . ’ |
| 5 | Thingol , Luthien 's father , is so enraged that a mortal should dare to woo his daughter that he says he will only give her hand to Beren if he will wrest one of the Silmarils , or enchanted jewels , from the iron crown of the dark lord Margoth . |
| 6 | It is generally taught that a low paddle angle and wide blade action imply poor style and inefficient paddling . |
| 7 | It is generally accepted that a crime is an act which breaks the criminal law . |
| 8 | It is generally accepted that a system which is easy to use can help cut recruitment and training costs , and help retain staff . |
| 9 | There are no rules defining the distinction between runners and strips , but it is generally accepted that a runner is relatively large ( halfway or corridor size ) , whereas a strip is rarely more than . |
| 10 | By contrast , it is generally accepted that a diameter limited perceptron can not recognise the class of connected images . |
| 11 | It is generally accepted that an analysis of functions ( ie using the FAI ) is a prerequisite to the use of the other instruments , as illustrated in 14.4 , which shows the planned sequence of application for the study ; moving from the method tailoring phase to the development of the requirements specification , followed by an evaluation of the proposed system in the final stages using the Benefits Analysis Instrument . |
| 12 | It is generally assumed that an individual candidate has little influence on voting behavior : party is the decisive factor , though the candidate can have some impact . |
| 13 | Today it is generally stated that a share is a chose in action . |
| 14 | It is generally agreed that a reduction of at least 85 per cent in chlorine producing compounds is necessary to keep present atmospheric chlorine levels stable . |
| 15 | I think that it is generally agreed that a positive way forward is to have a partnership between farming and environmental interests . |
| 16 | Certainly in certain professions such as teaching , nursing or social work it is generally considered that a desire to serve the public is of paramount importance . |
| 17 | However , it is easily seen that a single false positive will create a fork in a map ( a loop in a graph or a shared branch in a tree ) . |
| 18 | It is normally assumed that a given variable would have remained constant in the absence of integration . |
| 19 | It is usually recommended that a person should tell their sexual partners that they have HIV infection . |
| 20 | This is because in any sample of right handers it is usually found that a considerable proportion of subjects do not show the expected right ear superiority for verbal material . |
| 21 | ‘ I can not guarantee we shall legislate in the next session since one never can — it is always understood that a final decision is taken nearer the Queen 's speech , ’ Mr Lang said |
| 22 | The assumption is always made that a school of tuna is swimming underneath the dolphins . |
| 23 | ( 4 ) It is hereby declared that a person shall not be entitled to rely on the defence provided by subsection ( 1 ) above by reason of his reliance on information supplied by another , unless he shows that it was reasonable in all the circumstances for him to have relied on the information , having regard in particular ( a ) to the steps which he took , and those which might reasonably have been taken , for the purpose of verifying the information ; and ( b ) to whether he had any reason to disbelieve the information . |
| 24 | Today the functions of a local authority almost invariably involve the expenditure of money and it is clearly established that a local authority may not spend money unless it has statutory authority to do so . |
| 25 | It is also assumed that a bimbo is unintelligent , could n't possibly have an interest in anything other than clothes and make-up . |
| 26 | It is also assumed that an individual 's response to an item will be completely independent of his or her response to any other items in the test . |
| 27 | It is also decided that a member of staff should be appointed on a ‘ B ’ allowance to act as coordinator . |
| 28 | It is also argued that a new spatial division of labour is being established . |
| 29 | It is also argued that a production-based rent allowed the landlord to receive excess benefits due to the skill of the site operator . |
| 30 | It is also argued that a lender of last resort would not be needed because of the ability of banks to issue their own notes backed up by their deposit base ( Dowd 1990 ) . |