Example sentences of "be now [vb pp] that [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It is now accepted that new prerogative powers can not be created , but the scope of many established prerogative powers is unclear .
2 While it is now accepted that coronary arteriography can be safely performed following myocardial infarction , there is considerable variation between centres about the perceived indications for the test .
3 While the application of procedural checks to licensing activities has therefore increased it would be mistaken to say that it is now accepted that any licensing function should be subjected to such safeguards .
4 It is now recognised that this approach , seldom if ever actually applied in practice , is based on a confusion of thought .
5 It is now agreed that global action is urgently required to first to control and then to reduce these and other emissions .
6 ‘ Trials have been conducted in the UK which have proved successful and it is now proposed that commercial cultivation should be permitted in appropriate circumstances , ’ he added .
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8 On the ground most larvae are active ; although they require a film of water for movement and are stimulated by light and temperature , it is now thought that larval movement is mostly random and encounter with grass blades accidental .
9 — If you can , avoid alcohol and smoking ( even passive smoking ) as it is now known that excessive alcohol consumption , combined with heavy smoking , lowers the number and activity of sperm and may be linked to higher rates of miscarriage. — If you have a condition that requires medical treatment , consult your doctor .
10 Yesterday , John Wright , counsel for Timex , told Lord Hope , the Lord President , sitting with Lords Allanbridge and Brand , that it was now intended that another interdict would be sought against two officials of the Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union and two shop stewards .
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