Example sentences of "[is] [adv] true that some [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Whilst one may argue that it would be wrong to attribute ego-functions to animals in which the id/ego differentiation was difficult to justify because their behaviour was largely under instinctual , preprogrammed control , it is nevertheless true that some mammals — and in particular some higher primates — do seem to show a plasticity of behaviour and an elaboration of activity which clearly point to the beginnings , however primitive , of ego-functions proper .
2 It is further true that some degree of heritability has been indicated by twin and pedigree analysis , of varying degrees of sophistication and reliability , in virtually every measurable category of cognitive ability and personality trait thus far studied .
3 It may be true that concepts and factual propositions are subject to change and have no consequences until engaged by someone 's mind , but it is also true that some transmission of knowing does take place , and that a facility with , or mastery of , those concepts and propositions is necessary to further development .
4 It is also true that some dealers are likely to be far keener to sell diesels than others , perhaps reflecting how much faith they have in their products .
5 Now it is perfectly true that some families remained in the same district for hundreds of years .
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