Example sentences of "be [verb] to be worth [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many of the glittering pieces are reported to be worth more for their design than the gems they contain . |
| 2 | Alternatively , the pursuer 's advisers may appreciate that being unable to produce better vouching , the claim can not be proven to be worth more than the Tender which is , consequently , accepted . |
| 3 | Of course , SERPS rights had to be forfeited , but for younger people these were calculated to be worth much less than the personal pension could offer . |
| 4 | A year of unhealthy life is considered to be worth less than 1 : the value is lower if the quality of life of the unhealthy person is worse . |
| 5 | The Unix systems management market is thought to be worth some $40m now — its expected to top $1bn by 1997/98 . |
| 6 | The Unix systems management market is thought to be worth some $40m now — its expected to top $1,000m by 1997-98 . |