Example sentences of "it is known that [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 The people who may need it most are likely to be the unrecognized ones , the ones who it is somehow felt do not have a ‘ right ’ to support , even if it is known that they are upset .
2 The activities of Whips are a mystery to most people outside Parliament but it is known that they do occasionally cajole , threaten and even bully MPs who might not toe the party line .
3 It is known that they used ink — there are clay cups with ink inscriptions inside them — and it would have been natural to use that ink for cursive writing on a material such as parchment or papyrus .
4 However , if the PRO is arranging feature coverage or if it is known that they will be available for photography their PR lives will be extended .
5 It is known that it is unusual for a person with HIV infection to become ill within three years of acquiring the virus , except for newborn babies infected before they were born .
6 The scent trail of the ant is released as a liquid ( which evaporates ) on the ground ; but it is known that it is perceived by scent rather than taste .
7 But receptivity to new ideas is best achieved in organizations which have mutuality of trust where it is known that you will not be too harshly blamed for mistakes .
8 It is known that he wished to stay in the Government and would have liked to have pressed on with the reform of prisons .
9 Whilst there is so much contrary scientific opinion with regard to the dangers arising from asbestos dust , it is difficult to understands the IDA 's reliance upon the opinions of Professor McDonald when it is known that he derives a large share of his research funds from the asbestos industry itself .
10 It is known that he and she spoke on the telephone at about the time the power of attorney was executed .
11 It is known that he was proficient in the sciences of the time , as well as being a considerable linguist .
12 The date and place of his birth , and the early years of his Bohemian adult life , remain obscure , although it is known that he worked as an actor in England and travelled widely on the Continent .
13 But it is known that he still holds a soft spot for Portadown where his combative midfield drive played a huge part in the County Armagh club 's championship successes in 1990 and 1991 .
14 Mr Green declined to answer questions on political and privatisation issues , but it is known that he hopes to keep the InterCity brand as a marketing concept to compete with coach companies and airlines , although the Government wants to break up InterCity into separate operators .
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