Pattern: V that
The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.
To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:
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The coroner … directed that a post mortem examination be carried out. (BNC)
Later that month she learned that Edmund would like to settle out of court. (BNC) [They] concurred that competence in English is important… (BNC) They shouted that everyone should lie down on the floor. (BNC) She hoped that Jason would keep his mouth shut… (BNC) |
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