Example sentences of "the [noun sg] are said [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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1 | Remains of the chancel are said to be of the 12th century , and the tower was rebuilt in the 15th century and has three bells . |
2 | Staff who witnessed the murder are said to be very distressed . |
3 | It is a very simple denial of deafness and corrupts the most fundamental aspect of scientific investigation : the elements which are the outcome are said to be the cause . |
4 | It is a centre of pilgrimage , since the bones in the cathedral are said to be those of St. James , and the cathedral is a must , particularly the entrance from the Plaza del Obradoiro . |
5 | An 1801 description criticised , ‘ Though the corporation are said to be enriched by the produce of the ferry over the Tamar , the privilege of dragging the oysters , the anchorage and clearance of foreign vessels etc , yet the town presents but a poor appearance ’ . |
6 | The defence secretary has announced further cuts to Britain 's armed forces , including the cancellation of a nuclear missile system for the R A F. The decisions came as MPs warned that cuts the treasury are said to be seeking , would leave Britain unable to defend itself . |
7 | Both the gardens and the castle are said to be undermined with escape tunnels built during the years of Communism . |
8 | The colours used on the façade of the palace are said to be the same as those originally used . |