Example sentences of "it be know [that] a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Anthills are often seen decorated with flowers , and small offerings of food are displayed near the base when it is known that a Cobra is in residence .
2 If it is known that a group of books is little used then the borrowing record of items from that group is a nil predictor of future use … unfortunately the satisfying ritual of checking date labels gives the illusion that all is well and seems to be scientifically ennobled .
3 The management should be aware that once it is known that a business is for sale , it is likely that it will be bought by someone , if not themselves .
4 To some extent this is true , because it is known that an increase in the intensity of the light falling on each pixel accelerates the decay of the charge .
5 If it was known that a Girl simply had a relation with the disease , she would find herself singled out for extra help to the point of favouritism .
6 It was known that a change was taking place and Perhaps it was felt the more because of the very success of the Concert ; humanitarian impulses and liberal assumptions had disguised the fact , axiomatic to professional diplomats , that the interests of states often conflicted .
7 Her methods of acquisition ranged from chance discoveries and bargain purchases in shops to point-blank admiration of other people 's possessions , which found some owners parting with their treasures as gifts , while others hid their bibelots when it was known that a visit from the Queen was imminent .
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