Example sentences of "is [adv] [vb pp] [that] [adj] [n mass] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In India , it is still believed that certain people are able to assume the shape of a manticore , which then circles villages looking for human prey . |
| 2 | It is now known that three species of forest plant in the Amazonian forest of southeast Peru are visited by up to seven species of diurnal and six species of nocturnal non-flying mammals in the dry season . |
| 3 | Because of this it is often assumed that cleaning staff are familiar with the basics especially when women are employed . |
| 4 | It is often said that elderly people are glad to take on the role of grandparent or even great-grandparent . |
| 5 | It is well accepted that heavy sheep grazing of Agrostis/ Festuca grass swards in the uplands favours more resilient species , especially Nardus stricta and Juncus squarrosus at the expense of these finer grasses . |
| 6 | It is well known that female Prosobranch gastropods have the capacity to store sperm for short periods ( Fretter and Graham , 1962 ) . |
| 7 | It is commonly asserted that older people prefer to receive care from family members rather than state agencies . |