Example sentences of "the [noun] believe that [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The researchers believe that supramolecular structures such as micelles will prove particularly useful for the study of autopoietic phenomena because they allow extensive variation in structural organisation and can thus have a higher degree of functional complexity , for example being able to act as hosts to guest molecules , such as enzymes .
2 Far from saying that these types of facility have no place in the countryside , the CPRE believes that sensitive planning is the key to stop development going out of control .
3 Given the present public concern about the effectiveness of auditing , the committee believes that appropriate legislation is required as a matter of urgency .
4 Consequently the committee believes that non-executive directors will not be perceived by the public as being independent of the executive directors , hence the need for the audit review panel . ’
5 The Institute believes that sole practice should continue to be permitted , but with extra safeguards .
6 Notwithstanding the fact that , according to the document , The Future Value of our Qualification , issued at the same time as the Manifesto , the Institute believes that chartered accountants want it to ‘ safeguard the reputation of the profession and to enhance the value of their qualification ’ and ‘ to concentrate on helping them succeed professionally ’ , at the present time practising members are concerned primarily with their practices ' cash flow and profitability , and the threat of litigation .
7 An announcement that a firm is increasing its dividends is a good signal because it suggests that the managers believe that future earnings will be sufficient to sustain the higher level of dividends .
8 Until then the Greeks believed that recent events were unimportant compared with the exploits of the heroes in Trojan times .
9 The Commission believes that effective mission depends upon inspired worship , and that inspired worship usually demands the contribution of good music .
10 The deists and Christian rationalists of the Enlightenment believed that rational argument could demonstrate the existence of God , just as Descartes had maintained before them .
11 The Government believed that postal ballots were essential for the nation 's industrial recovery and regeneration , Mr Galbraith said .
12 In addition , the government believed that local taxation should reflect the role of local authorities as service providers .
13 They state that the Government believes that free competition between the providers of legal services will , through the discipline of the market , ensure that the public is provided with the most efficient and effective network of legal services at the most economical price .
14 Surprisingly , the respondents believed that independent R&D efforts were the most effective means of learning about rival firms ' technology ( although licensing was also regarded as an effective learning mechanism ) .
15 The Soviets believed that similar principles might be possible in a German peace treaty .
16 The society believes that good freelance editors and proofreaders are becoming increasingly hard to find because the pool from which they are drawn — editors leaving full-time employment — is drying up as a result of a lack of inhouse training and the general reduction in numbers .
17 The rebirthers believe that positive thoughts can have similar effects .
18 In Roslavl' during March and April it was frequently noted that the public believed that ecclesiastical gold was to be handed over to the Jews .
19 The organisers of the pools believe that huge jackpots are their best weapon in fighting the threat posed by a national lottery .
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