Example sentences of "believe their [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , the high turnover at the polls might be indicative of changes in the local population , or prudential calculations amongst particular electors as to whether it was worth one 's while trying to exercise one 's right to vote ( on the logic that people will not bother to turn up to the poll if they believe their preferred candidates have no chance of success ) ; it could equally well be indicative of various forms of electoral manipulation and influence , such as the artificial creation of new electors , the ability of returning officers to prevent one side 's supporters from polling , or the ability of some members of the local elite to " persuade " electors not to register a vote in opposition to their wishes . |
| 2 | The cost of sporting involvement may not , in most cases is not , realized during early phases , but , on reflection , many black sportsmen believe their academic results are badly affected by an overconcentration on sport . |
| 3 | Like some other promising sportsmen who believe their intellectual powers were not sufficiently energized at school , he went to college , abandoned his sports career and became a solicitor 's accountant . |
| 4 | Even so city analysts believe their spirited defence has probably worked … for now at least |
| 5 | Politicians are always at their most vulnerable when they believe their own propaganda . |
| 6 | By the time they leave here no one could crack them , they believe their own cover story , they are schizophrenic . |
| 7 | That , at least , is the clear implication of yesterday 's statement from Eurotunnel — indicating that the bankers believe their own forecast does not provide an appropriate basis for further finance . |
| 8 | According to 74% of men , their own and their partner 's sexual satisfaction are equally important ; 23% say their partner 's satisfaction is more important ; only 3% believe their own satisfaction is paramount ; and 1% do n't know . |