Example sentences of "to say that in [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When asked by an interviewer if he was pleased with the performance of the British plants , the President had replied that although past performance had been bad by traditional British standards , he was now happy to say that in recent months a marked improvement had taken place . |
| 2 | Although in this connection too the higher courts are likely to say that the terms used are matters of fact for the magistrates , it will be open to those courts to say that in certain circumstances , the reactions of the victim were not likely to be those of harassment , alarm or distress . |
| 3 | While not doubting the pharmacological dimension to drug-addiction , it is nevertheless true to say that in many cases this is only an external consequence of an existing internal dependency which is just as addictive , even though repressed . |
| 4 | Let me hasten to say that in many schools , particularly in the West Riding , fine education took place , but far from it helping to increase drama in schools , it had the reverse effect for two reasons : ( 1 ) it appeared once more to be something that could only be handled by a specialist — this time a P.E . |
| 5 | Erickson goes on to say that in good marriages all four types of love exist : I love me ; I love me in you ; I love your good qualities ; and I enjoy the fact that you are happy . |
| 6 | I think it is fair to say that in practical terms you are likely to get substantial life out of the tool before the original battery is spent , perhaps several years . |
| 7 | I think we will be able to say that in ten years time the microprocessor will really be with us . |
| 8 | I must n't become a bore on the subject , but I have to say that in physical terms Tod and I are now feeling absolutely terrific . |
| 9 | I would like to say that in these days of environmental awareness and so on , that is a kind of harking back to times when there was a mid-winter feast |
| 10 | Who 's to say that in those days there was nt as much hype/stereotyping and bullshit as there is today ? ? |
| 11 | It is probably patronising to say that in both cases the window dressing is up to Kensington standards , but it is . |
| 12 | It is however true to say that in most countries the hotel and leisure industry remains staffed by expatriates , as do the more senior positions in the contract services sector . |
| 13 | perhaps it is not too strong to say that in national firms or boutiques the culture is defined by the owner or founder of the business . |
| 14 | Suffice it to say that in some countries where great importance is attached to the tackling of sexual prejudice there is planned action by national authorities , as well as decentralized and private initiatives . |
| 15 | Suffice it to say that in some circumstances they authorise treatment despite the objections of the patient , whether minor or adult . |