Example sentences of "[noun sg] is [v-ing] that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With this defence the defendant is saying that the plaintiff has failed to take reasonable care and thereby been partly responsible for his own injuries , loss or damage . |
| 2 | They associated it particularly with fertility , and modern research is revealing that the moon does influence the reproductive cycles of at least some creatures . |
| 3 | Our new critical practice is showing that the questions we pose on Renaissance writing , which insist on the importance of contextualisation , reflect our own concerns with the function of language and value within society . |
| 4 | Just as it did during the mass exodus in the weeks before the Berlin Wall was built , the state propaganda machine is claiming that the current wave of emigration is due to a campaign organised by West Germany to lure their people away . |
| 5 | The ‘ on ’ type is saying that the centre of its particular region of the visual field is brighter than the rest , while the ‘ off ’ type is saying that it is darker . |
| 6 | Repeating calls made in representations submitted in December 1991 , the Faculty is suggesting that the taxation of disposals of assets for a deferred consideration should be reformed , so that tax on chargeable gains is payable only when cash is received . |
| 7 | Now the Department of Transport is hoping that the birds of prey will redress the balance . |
| 8 | If the hon. Gentleman is suggesting that a review of defence by an incoming Labour Government , should we happen to have such an Administration , would mean more money being spent on defence , I am a Dutchman . |
| 9 | Finally , evidence is accumulating that a person 's emotional environment influences his or her likelihood of suffering an acute psychotic episode if he or she already has a history of schizophrenic disorder . |
| 10 | Evidence is accumulating that an efficient service infrastructure increases the attractiveness of a location for potential investors ( Marshall , 1985 ; Browne , 1983 ) . |
| 11 | Evidence is accumulating that the cap , in combination with the transfer of funds to the Research Councils , has had a serious effect on the intellectual life of the University , and its removal is earnestly awaited . |
| 12 | The other point which is made by the defendant is this , he says that the plaintiffs have been guilty of delaying tactics er during the course of this litigation , the result of which has been that er he has not been able to realize his interest in the partnership premises , also he has not been able to acquire a partnership premises and he he , doctor mentioned to me that to the actual conveyance of the partnership premises he 's , he tells me was only produced I think thirty and er that er it was only then that he realized there might be a chance that he could acquire the premises for himself , but he says that er because of the general , I think the case is , because of the general conduct of the plaintiffs in delaying the trial of the action one way or another , er the practical effect has been that the plaintiffs have had the benefit of use and occupation of the premises at which he erm , a main view , has a lot of that interest and that they are getting benefit of the kind from that occupation and he is not getting any money in res in respect of that , at least nothing like any market rent because it maybe that there is a fairly small er payment being made , but I 'm not too entirely clear whether that is the case or not , but the stock bond is suggesting that the plaintiffs have been obtaining benefit of the use of the premises at his expense and in those circumstances it is unfair er in , in , or otherwise not appropriate that the plaintiffs should be entitled to obtain interest on their bill of costs , in respect essentially of the period of delay , and when I say period of delay included that the period during which the forward of Mr Justice remained erm unprotected . |
| 13 | The difficulty for the prosecution is proving that a child so young intended to commit a crime . |
| 14 | Apple is hoping that the event wo n't be lost on Washington either . |
| 15 | Now the belief is growing that the visit is being planned to coincide with the high-profile opening of the camp . |
| 16 | However , to prevent friction between country residents and visitors , the Commission is recommending that a new Country Code should be established , and the tourism industry should help to preserve the attractive elements of the country . |
| 17 | But anger is growing that the success of the Skerne Park Neighbourhood House project in Darlington can not be repeated in the town 's other council estates . |
| 18 | The inspector is arguing that the director is in receipt of an assessable Schedule E benefit in kind in respect of the living accommodation the company provides . |
| 19 | Now the headmaster is insisting that every child should possess a pair of lace-up shoes . |
| 20 | A headmaster is claiming that the craze for the Teenage Mutant Hero Ninja Turtles , is encouraging aggression and promoting the belief that might is right . |
| 21 | The U.K. government is hoping that the Directive will not be adopted by the Council of Ministers before 5 April , when the next Internal Market Council meets . |
| 22 | CONCERN is growing that a number of stockbrokers will be unable to meet a January deadline for VAT changes which are expected to reduce the cost of share dealing . |
| 23 | Page 29 Broking concern : Concern is growing that a number of stockbrokers will be unable to meet a January deadline for VAT changes which are expected to reduce the cost of share dealing . |
| 24 | Concern is growing that the 1985 decree setting aside the Yanomami Park — a large area of Brazilian rainforest inhabited by the Yanomami Indians — faces such massive opposition from Brazil 's powerful politicians , rich landowners and the military that it may never be enacted . |
| 25 | The smart-money crowd is saying that the revised scoring — with every race counting for title points — is tailor-made for this French Ferrari driver , who now has a more-than-willing helper in Jean Alesi to look after the business of returning the Ferrari compliment to Senna and allowing Prost to go about his business unencumbered by Brazilians wishing to use his piece of road . |
| 26 | A Northampton-based relief agency is warning that the refugee crisis in Sudan has reached breaking point . |
| 27 | The repository is urgently needed to take intermediate level radioactive waste currently piling up and Nirex is hoping that the public inquiry will be completed by 1994 . |
| 28 | It is all too well remembered : the slimy feel of it , hanging limp and unfitting around her as she stands awkward on the threshold of the Clarks ' drawing-room , where the carpets are rolled back , the parquet gleams and in the corner the big hired radiogram is asserting that the lady is a tramp . |
| 29 | Still , ‘ taking into account all relevant factors ’ , the board is recommending that the dividend be maintained at 1991 levels . |
| 30 | He believes plans to reduce costs , restore profits , and improve cash generation are on target , and as a result , the board is recommending that the interim dividend be maintained at 2.1 pence . |