Example sentences of "known [that] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is known that a substantial part of that weaponry is in the Republic of Ireland . |
| 2 | Suppose that it is known that a certain event is to occur on a certain day , but may take place at only one of two possible times , namely , 12.00 noon or 12.00 midnight . |
| 3 | Suppose it is known that a certain element A stands in a relation R to a second element B. If R is an asymmetric relation , then it necessarily follows that B does not stand in the relation R to A ( the relation of B to A in that case is the converse of R ) . |
| 4 | How else could it be so swiftly known that a prominent member of the Royal College of Acupuncturists , say , had been picked up during the night and pinched for drunk-driving ? |
| 5 | It is also known that a similar census took place in Syria in 6 AD . |
| 6 | But , in this case , we must suppose that he was both immoral and stupid : immoral in producing evidence which he knew to be forged , and stupid in not going further and producing the letters with their forged additions , for he would have known that a similar forgery supporting the monastic community at Canterbury had recently been submitted at Rome , and that it had been accepted and solemnly quoted to him by the pope as genuine . |
| 7 | Suppose that it is known that a financial expert reaches the ‘ right ’ decision ( whatever that may be ) in 20% more cases than I do when I do not rely on his advice . |
| 8 | However it is well known that a financial crisis in 1866 seriously affected several minor railways throughout the country . |
| 9 | If it was known that a bad record led to the dismissal of a headman , then his enemies reported false cases . |
| 10 | On the fringe of the political scene , the Daily Mail campaigned vigorously for a coalition under a new leader and various important figures in the City of London let it be known that a Socialist Government would be a financial disaster . |
| 11 | It is important for people with HIV to try and keep as healthy as possible as it is known that a balanced diet , rest and relaxation can help to strengthen the immune system . |
| 12 | It was a curious comment , when he would have already known that a Conservative Party election broadcast , The Journey , would show him rediscovering his south London roots from the windows of his prime ministerial limo . |