Example sentences of "it [was/were] understand that [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is why graphology was not given a separate heading in our checklist of stylistic features in 3.1 ; it was understood that such features , where of stylistic interest , would be noted under the heading of foregrounding . |
| 2 | It was understood that developing countries had indicated that they were unlikely to accept liberalization in the 14 other areas under negotiation [ see pp. 37227-28 ] , without an accord on the elimination of the Multi-Fibre Agreement ( MFA — due to expire on July 1 , 1991 — see pp. 35024-25 ) which had governed the textile trade for 30 years . |
| 3 | The Cabinet had agreed on March 20 that Decree No. 42 should be discarded but it was understood that some members of the Cabinet favoured new press legislation to replace the decree , while others thought that the existing criminal code was enough to ensure a responsible press . |
| 4 | It was understood that growing US concern about the failure of its economy to respond to the stimulus of lower interest rates had been impressed upon G-7 Finance Ministers and central bank governors by US President George Bush during talks on April 28 , ahead of the opening of the formal session . |
| 5 | It was understood that most injuries were caused by debris falling from the Commercial Union and other buildings on to passers by . |