Example sentences of "[conj] it is common knowledge that " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | ‘ 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 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 | 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 . |