Example sentences of "[pers pn] be [vb pp] [that] some [n mass] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Ireland , for example , it is estimated that some 25% of all forestry workers also farm ; elsewhere , such as in the west of Scotland and in the Islands , fishing is very often a complementary occupation for many small farmers while in southern Italy whole communities live by fishing alone . |
| 2 | It is estimated that some 9m now work the equivalent of a full year in agriculture — of which 65% are men and 35% women — although nearly 18m still have an attachment to the land . |
| 3 | The idea that people can be sensitive to natural gas is a contentious one , but it is claimed that some people have made dramatic recoveries after removing the gas supply from their house . |
| 4 | It was noted that some staff were not aware of the whole background of questions and had found it difficult to reply to the questionnaire . |
| 5 | In the wet forests of Costa Rica it was found that some 90% of tree species were insect-pollinated , approximately the same percentage as in dry forest , so the insects will be considered first . |
| 6 | It was thought that some people might have changed their views . |