some opinions:"That" is everywhere

Yes, 'that' can be omitted at the head of a clause wherever it remains clear. The main situation in which the 'that' should be retained is when it functions as the subject:

'That I was very, very late the boss made no bones about bringing to everyone's notice.'

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