Example sentences of "theory is [conj] the [noun] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Time magazine , as always reflecting the indoctrines of the Luce family and assuming the mantle of the responsible voice of America , recorded that : ‘ it was a scene as grisly as anything depicted in Polanski 's film explorations of the dark and melancholy corners of human character … and the most likely theory is that the slayings were related to narcotics . ’ |
| 2 | In administrative law the theory is that the courts are simply implementing the will of the legislature by subjecting the exercise of discretionary power to these standards of review . |
| 3 | The theory is that the bubbles are evenly spread throughout the drink by the slam , but after one , who the hell cares ? |
| 4 | The theory is that the prisoners are in harmony with their surroundings and custodians , so they 'll become better citizens on their release . |
| 5 | One theory is that the US was at a loss to know how to deal with the rebels becuase it had , indeed , been plotting a Panamanian coup , but not this coup . |
| 6 | John 's long held theory is that the pub was once the site of a tent theatre known as a ‘ penny gaff ’ or ‘ blood tub . ’ |
| 7 | One theory is that the town was once part of a vast cosmic Zodiac which radiated from Stonehenge . |
| 8 | One theory is that the bomb was detonated by remote control , a method used to kill Ranjan Wijeratne , Sri Lanka 's defence minister , earlier this year . |
| 9 | The first theory is that the move is a safety valve , to defuse popular resentment and a sense of alienation . |
| 10 | But one theory is that the Mujahideen are seeking to use the election to demonstrate that opposition to the mullahs is alive and strong . |