Example sentences of "while [pers pn] is clear that [adj] " in BNC.

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1 There is , however , some difficulty in the study in relation to the choice of stimuli and in the fact that only neutral facial expression was used — while it is clear that facial characteristics are important to the holistic perception of the sign .
2 While it is clear that specific genetic alterations serve as prognostic indicators , not all correlate with a poor prognosis .
3 Thus , while it is clear that Chinese walls are effective for the purposes of regulatory rules , they can not , as a matter of pure private law , safely be relied upon as affording firms protection against breach of fiduciary duty .
4 For many , ‘ law ’ and ‘ order ’ refer to the ideal of legality ( or ‘ the rule of law ’ ) — and while it is clear that this does not refer to an uncontroversial notion , it is arguable that most people would agree on certain core features of the rule of law : a congruence of official action with a previously declared rule so as to preserve individual autonomy and freedom from arbitrary state power , and a notion of equal treatment of individuals in the eye of the law .
5 While it is clear that both institutions have been concerned about their disappointing financial results , neither has been able correctly to identify the causes of their distress , let alone face the facts .
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