Example sentences of "the [noun] believed that [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Until then the Greeks believed that recent events were unimportant compared with the exploits of the heroes in Trojan times . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | The Government believed that postal ballots were essential for the nation 's industrial recovery and regeneration , Mr Galbraith said . |
| 4 | In addition , the government believed that local taxation should reflect the role of local authorities as service providers . |
| 5 | 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 ) . |
| 6 | The Soviets believed that similar principles might be possible in a German peace treaty . |
| 7 | 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 . |