Example sentences of "is fair [verb] that [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is fair to say that first impressions are very encouraging . |
| 2 | Surprisingly perhaps , while blatantly sexist material in the form of caricatures is not common , and usually used with critical intention , it is fair to say that many social studies texts produced for examination classes frequently neglected women , though there were some exceptions . |
| 3 | It is fair to say that international organizations are much more sensitive to this accusation than formerly . |
| 4 | Of all the wonderful cricketers to come from the West Indies , it is fair to say that five have been of outstanding importance . |
| 5 | In fact , it is fair to say that these distinctions characterize the existing reporting models of governmental organizations , particularly in the USA . |
| 6 | It is fair to say that 1988 was typical year for the House of Lords . |
| 7 | It is fair to say that this race lacked the energetic input normally associated with Mansell , banned from yesterday 's Grand Prix after breaking the regulations at Estoril last Sunday . |
| 8 | It is fair to say that this reconstruction is based on late classical texts , and it is unclear in particular how far Papinian 's view may have been anticipated in earlier law . |
| 9 | It is fair to say that this view is controversial : certainly Grinsell remains strictly factual , but the Bords support this explanation and in so doing follow in the footsteps of John Michell , Tony Wedd , and earlier writers of the 1930s . |
| 10 | None the less , it is fair to say that this concept of home country authorisation or the ‘ single passport ’ ( as it has become known ) provides a potent tool for the establishment of a single market in financial services . |
| 11 | It is fair to say that this is probably not a very pleasant experience for the cyclist either , so that ‘ give and take ’ is an essential ingredient of operating such facilities in practice . |
| 12 | If that view were correct , it would appear to pre-empt Woolwich 's arguments in favour of a right to repayment arising at common law , though it is fair to say that this was not the position adopted by counsel for the revenue before your Lordships ' House . |
| 13 | It is fair to say that this case probably resulted in one of the most important landmark decisions in the history of relations between the Association and the Banks . |
| 14 | I think it is fair to say that this act has come about more as a result of the conduct of estate agents in the South . |
| 15 | Perhaps in closing erm I would just er repeat with your permission Ma'am er a piece from your nineteen ninety er presidential address and it says , as yachtsmen we must care for the environment , it is fair to say that most do but images are created by the bad news . |
| 16 | I think it is fair to say that hard words were spoken , but I never knew exactly what was said . |
| 17 | It is fair to claim that those words have been amply borne out in the intervening period and are confirmed again in this order . |