Example sentences of "[pers pn] is [adj] knowledge [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons . |
| 2 | One avenue for a claim is that you paid too much for the house , but remember that you say it is common knowledge that these houses suffer this fault . |
| 3 | Although it is common knowledge that dogs have been extensively employed in times of war , most people imagine that the cat has never been exploited in this way . |
| 4 | ‘ Farmer Giles was backing his luck ’ , as people often do ; and it is common knowledge that while this is irrational it works much more often than mere ‘ chance ’ would dictate . |
| 5 | Well , that 's the first problem facing the competent but unenthralling PATRIOT GAMES ( Cert 15 ; General ) because it is common knowledge that Harrison Ford has already signed a mega deal to make five more of these movies based on Jack Clancy novels . |
| 6 | Although it is common knowledge that the authorities sold a great many works of art from Russian museums to foreign buyers during the 1920s and 1930s , it is rather less well-known that the book reserves of Russian libraries were similarly violated . |
| 7 | It will , I know , be a tough decision for you to make , Les , because it is common knowledge that Terry has you in his back pocket , but he is the weak link in the team this year . |
| 8 | It is common knowledge that these include Ceredigion , Ynys Mon , Dinefwr and Monmouth ( not Montgomeryshire , as reported in your paper ) , although many other councils also show symptoms of the disease . |
| 9 | Cottee was not transfer-listed yesterday , but it is common knowledge that Everton are open to offers and Kendall revealed there has been some interest already this season from other clubs . |
| 10 | It is scientific knowledge that enables an astronomer to predict when the next eclipse of the sun will occur or a physicist to explain why the boiling-point of water is lower than normal at high altitudes . |
| 11 | It is public knowledge that chief constables and police authorities have been concerned in recent years over the question of wastage of police officers ’ time in court . |
| 12 | He said : ‘ My vote in Synod will be cast after careful consideration , but it is public knowledge that I 'm inclined to support the ordination of women to the priesthood . ’ |