It, however, is believed vs It is, however, believed

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. "It, however, is believed" emphasizes the contrast or exception introduced by the word 'however'. On the other hand, "it is, however, believed" places the emphasis on the belief itself. The choice between them depends on the intended emphasis in the sentence.

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It, however, is believed

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the contrast or exception introduced by 'however'.

This phrase is used to highlight a belief that contrasts with previous information or expectations. The comma before 'however' helps to set it off for emphasis.

Examples:

The plan, however, is believed to be flawed.
The theory, however, is believed to be outdated.

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The yellow canaries, however, believed a better lesson Might have been the risks of environmental toxins.
The opposition, however, believed that by handing in its weapons the south would put itself completely at the mercy of President Berisha's Government which it considered undemocratic.
This, however, cannot be believed.
He emphasised, however, that he strongly believed the way forward was through recognising the EU as a union based on nations and peoples or citizens.
In general, however, the rapporteur believed it set a dangerous precedent to allow minimum working rights to be forced out.
It is, however, important to note that fossil fuel power production is believed to be on the brink of a major technological breakthrough.
It, however, is enormous in both scale and importance.
However, this involves important control problems and in the circumstances it is believed a total ban is necessary.
However, Bout is believed to have supplied arms inter alia to Al Qua'ida.
However, it is believed that the ancient ones made a duplicate and that this copy was placed in the Temple of Tombs.
However, it is believed that by 2020, Lithuania's GDP will be at least 50% greater than it was without cohesion policy assistance.
Much of it, however, is buried in illegal landfill sites or burned together with plant waste, releasing dioxins into the atmosphere.
The only way to see it, however, is through contact with one of these.
Behind it, however, is a very interesting idea with which the authors of legislation must familiarise themselves.
Transposition, however, is years behind.
Cloaking, however, is science.
One of the problems as I see it, however, is in relation to the human rights of the various minorities within the Union, especially with regard to freedom of worship.
This, however, is not an indication that the costs of the scheme were any less than was believed, but that generally the scheme had not worked and does not work as programmed.
However, this is not the main problem; it is believed that most of the Spanish publishing sector is contaminated with paper from deforestation, thanks to the complicity of importers of paper, for example Ebixa SA or Comart SA.
The provision and operation of port infrastructure, however, is a more complex issue.

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However, it is believed
It is believed, however

It is, however, believed

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize the belief itself. The placement of 'however' after 'is' changes the focus of the sentence.

This phrase is used to emphasize the belief in a particular situation. Placing 'however' after 'is' can give more prominence to the belief.

Examples:

It is widely believed, however, that she will win the competition.
The results are, however, believed to be accurate.

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The yellow canaries, however, believed a better lesson Might have been the risks of environmental toxins.
The opposition, however, believed that by handing in its weapons the south would put itself completely at the mercy of President Berisha's Government which it considered undemocratic.
This, however, cannot be believed.
He emphasised, however, that he strongly believed the way forward was through recognising the EU as a union based on nations and peoples or citizens.
In general, however, the rapporteur believed it set a dangerous precedent to allow minimum working rights to be forced out.
It is, however, important to note that fossil fuel power production is believed to be on the brink of a major technological breakthrough.
It is, however, not a steel producer.
It is, however, for national courts to make the determinations necessary.
It is, however, exempt from any national taxation.
It is, however, exempt from any national taxation.
It is, however, important that simplification does not result in unnecessarily complicated regulations.
It is, however, important to criticise those who deserve criticism.
Now, it is, however, a question of labelling and traceability.
It is, however, surprising how often the discussion is typified by unilateral thinking.
It is, however, a very substantial move forward.
It is, however, not adequately reflected in the Commission's proposal.
It is, however, possible that some NGOs may have participated in projects undertaken by the structural funds.
It is, however, for Member States to enforce this prohibition according to their own national legislation.
It is, however, necessary to formulate clear ethical boundaries.
It is, however, particularly difficult to determine the place of supply.

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However, it is believed
It is believed, however

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It, however, is believed vs It is, however, believed