Example sentences of "it [be] believed to be [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Unlike serious pollsters , the brewer 's flaccid organ fails to report the size of the sample of Scousers interviewed but it is believed to be adjacent to the number of fans at a Tranmere Rovers away match .
2 The exact function of sleep is unproven , but it is believed to be important in the maintenance of health and body repair .
3 It finds its way to the outside world via the water system and it is believed to be harmful to animals .
4 … Under such a rule , would-be critics of official conduct may be deterred from voicing their criticism , even though it is believed to be true and even though it is in fact true , because of doubt whether it can be proved in court or fear of the expense of having to do so .
5 ‘ Under such a rule , would-be critics of official conduct may be deterred from voicing their criticism , even though it is believed to be true and even though it is in fact true , because of doubt whether it can be proved in court or fear of the expense of having to do so .
6 Highly aggressive in tone and content , the authenticity of the memorial has yet to be proved , but it was widely circulated in China , where it was believed to be genuine , especially as the policies of the 1930s seemed to be fully in accordance with it .
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