Example sentences of "[pers pn] [was/were] argue that [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was argued that many disputes which were previously resolved by headmen would be taken to the new courts . |
| 2 | It was argued that such covenants are often contained in conveyances , leases and mortgages , and that they had never been subject to the doctrine of restraint of trade and consequently the test of reasonableness . |
| 3 | It was argued that these findings reflected general activation of both hemispheres combined with specific activation of the left hemisphere . |
| 4 | Nevertheless it was argued that these procedures violated Article 8 of the Convention on two grounds , one because people were not always notified after the surveillance , the other because there was no judicial supervision of the procedures . |
| 5 | It was argued that these assignments were by way of charge . |
| 6 | While it was argued that these centres create jobs , can help create a better image for the area and provide shopping facilities locally , many expressed concern that the jobs provided are part-time and low paid and go no way towards creating a sound economic base in the community . |
| 7 | Not only were their needs felt to threaten the living standards of other groups , but it was argued that these needs should be given less priority : ‘ It is dangerous to be in any way lavish to old age , until adequate provision . |