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:

Examples
He said that he would take the next available flight. (BNC)
…the way he held on to me indicated that he didn't want to be left alone. (BNC)
She hoped that Jason would keep his mouth shut… (BNC)
[He] managed to arrange that he should go straight to London by train… (BNC)
The president promised that high earners could expect to pay more tax. (BNC)

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