Example sentences of "is convinced the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Annis Garfield is convinced the look and say method has failed too many youngsters .
2 Pearce is convinced the experience of those early years had important universal lessons of which any young graduate entering industry today ought to take heed .
3 However , he is convinced the watch was there already .
4 With the play-offs just 11 days away , you 'd have thought the players would have more pressing matters to attend to , but player-manager Glenn Hoddle is convinced the recording is a worthwhile exercise .
5 Voluntary Project administrator Roy Montgomery is convinced the scheme , which has been running for three months , is a major success — and a lifeline for local young people .
6 The divisional organiser , John Kydd , one of the four men named in today 's proceedings , is convinced the company is using the electronic camera to monitor the union 's activities .
7 They beat Bury II 34–0 and captain Paul Thomas is convinced the result will lead to improved fixtures next season .
8 Bob Ashford , Essex county secretary for the National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers ( NASUWT ) , is convinced the format of the exam , rather than the way it is marked is the crucial issue .
9 But Mrs Varney is convinced the arrival of Jonathan five months ago has given Matthew new heart .
10 His trainer , David Barons , is convinced the horse was ‘ got at ’ but whatever the reason for Playschool 's failure it has taken all Barons 's skill and experience to get him back in racing condition after his latest setback .
11 His trainer , David Barons , is convinced the horse was ‘ got at ’ but whatever the reason for Playschool 's failure it has taken all Barons 's skill and experience to get him back in racing condition after his latest setback .
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