Example sentences of "it [is] unfortunate that [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 It 's unfortunate that such things serve to bring you to your senses and make you realise that of course it 's dangerous .
2 It is unfortunate that such considerations may be thrust out of view by continuing public — and perhaps personal — revulsion towards the concept of child sexuality .
3 It is unfortunate that some speakers in the debate — for example , the Prime Minister — have cast doubt on the quality of the debate on these momentous issues in other European Community countries .
4 It is unfortunate that both paths arrive at the head of the 350-foot falls where only the top plunge can be seen ; the steep slope alongside may be descended , with care , to bring more of this splendid waterfall within camera range .
5 It is unfortunate that these descriptions , published well after the completion of the lift , do not reflect the real experience of the machinery actually working .
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