Example sentences of "[noun prp] be [adj] that [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both Geoffrey le Baker and Murimuth are clear that this was the crucial issue under discussion in the parliament , and both record that the king refused to agree to such a proposal . |
| 2 | The climate of the Outer Hebrides is such that much of the moorland vegetation belongs to the one of the mire types , and grades into maritime heath near the sea . |
| 3 | Marie was sure that this was because he did n't want to make his family out as ‘ better ’ than hers : he knew she lived on a scruffy council estate with a bad reputation . |
| 4 | Like North , Raskolnikov was appalled that such a small thing , so long ago , so distorted by his interrogator , should have incriminated him . |
| 5 | Ramsey was sure that this was a first in history ; the settlement of the choice of an Archbishop of Canterbury by telephone . |
| 6 | Mr Hall is surprised that other entities have not used the direct method : he believes it supplies new , clearer information about a business . |
| 7 | Jane is convinced that this refusal to unburden herself to friends led to increased frustrations for her mother . |
| 8 | But Rush is confident that any animosity has long-since faded and that his former boss is due for a hero 's welcome when he leads his side out at the ground he graced for 14 illustrious years as player and manager . |
| 9 | Alexander was convinced that many of our tensions are caused by a lack of interest in the present . |
| 10 | Tallis was concerned that these Green Jack had come to kill them . |
| 11 | Darwin was aware that many ‘ secondary ’ sex differences were evident at birth ( or hatching ) and distinguished between the two categories on functional rather than on ontogenetic grounds . |
| 12 | Note that Lord Blackburn was convinced that prompt part payment of a debt is in fact a benefit to the creditor but he abandoned the opinion that it is for that reason consideration for the creditor 's promise not to claim the balance . |
| 13 | It is interesting to note a shortening of the working distances at the Clyde end of the rampart : the menace from attackers over the Kilpatrick Hills was such that working parties had to keep protectively closer together . |
| 14 | Police at Scarborough are concerned that two rifles taken from a store in the resort 's Castle Road could be used in crime . |
| 15 | The NGOs are worried that local people will be excluded from their traditional lands , although an ODA spokesman has denied that this will be the case , while Indian officials say that voluntary agreements will ensure protection for the more " ecologically sensitive " areas . |
| 16 | Is he aware that the people of Welwyn and Hatfield are concerned that three republics have a larger nuclear capability than the United Kingdom ? |
| 17 | But Ron Morris is confident that those who have joined him have enjoyed proper training , decent wages ( above the industry 's going rate ) , and many have secured permanent jobs . |
| 18 | Fletcher is worried that half of England 's winter tour party will be at home for little more than a week before flying off again for pre-season trips with their counties . |
| 19 | Wilkinson is aware that many of Bromley 's residents go to central London for testing , so it wants to create a more local service with the help of the health authority 's clinics . |
| 20 | ( 75 ) Socrates is apologetic that such a question was even asked the oracle and blames this on Chaerophon , the disciple who dared broach it . |
| 21 | Julia was relieved that that was out of the way and that David 's announcement had been so definite . |
| 22 | Mrs Hart was delighted that this tribute to the pupils and to all of the staff working in every section of the school community had proved to be a successful entry . |
| 23 | Branson and Draper were convinced that this was why acts like Oldfield and Tangerine Dream , who had been phenomenally successful in Europe , had not fared so well in America . |
| 24 | Pareto is clear that political activity is not necessarily a moralising activity ; on the contrary , the governing elite has to be able and willing to use violence , corruption , guilt and deceit to ensure public order , national independence and social conditions for the growth of national prosperity . |
| 25 | Zelda West-Meads is aware that more and more women hold views similar to Gail 's . |
| 26 | The BBC is worried that this is a veiled hint that parts of it are to be commercialised and that cuts will make investigative programmes such as Panorama — which has occasionally angered the Government — impossible to make . |
| 27 | Jordan is aware that some will not be happy with his covering a Miles Davis classic . |
| 28 | Jesus was aware that suffering and death lay ahead of him and he was frightened . |
| 29 | However , Willie was certain that this could not account for the strange noise , so he continued , only to find the noise started again even louder . |
| 30 | And chief executive George Grey is confident that current growth levels can be maintained , ‘ All the group 's development projects are on track , including the notebook workstation being undertaken for IBM Corp . |