Example sentences of "know [adj] is [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You know that is impossible . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ Cleo , my dove , you know that is impractical , ’ Wakelate said in a low voice . |
| 3 | I did shock him with one answer , cos he he was expecting a totally different answer to the one I gave him which was correct , and you know that is unusual for me , but er I did shock him with one , but other than that it was erm it was er an excellent input all the way through the day , and they explained the differences and why they er approved some products and not the others , things like that , it was er spot on . |
| 4 | You know that is true . |
| 5 | Chemists now know this is untrue , but they remain the most unreactive substances . |
| 6 | I know this is wishful thinking … |
| 7 | I know this is right . |
| 8 | However , I know this is unlikely as all-female policies tend to be cheaper . |
| 9 | ‘ You know this is preposterous , John . |
| 10 | I know this is tough on you — I 'm sorry for the pressure you 're going to be under , you poor old thing . |
| 11 | When you say , ‘ I know this is true ’ , you are really saying , ‘ This is what I am convinced is the truth of the matter . ’ |
| 12 | I know this is true . |