Example sentences of "what could [be] described [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Stock buffo characters Marcellina and Bartolo ( Ann Howard and David Gwynne ) added lightness and comedy to what could be described as a serious interpretation of The Marriage of Figaro , not as effervescent as some would have liked but thoroughly convincing just the same — and one in which the complex ensemble were particularly memorable . |
| 2 | Less than one third of respondents who had a mother living included her as a person to whom they felt very close , and hardly any had what could be described as a ‘ true ’ close relationship with their mother ( using criteria developed from the Brown and Harris study ) . |
| 3 | The correspondence of Alcuin reveals that there was opposition within Mercia to the succession of Ecgfrith , presumably from princes who felt in danger of being excluded from the succession , and Offa evidently embarked on what could be described as a purge of these opponents . |
| 4 | The growth of world markets , to which the logic of capitalist development had to lead , has produced international brands of clothes , fast food chains , cigarettes , drinks , cars and advertising campaigns , culminating in what could be described as a ‘ Club Class ’ global , affluent lifestyle . |
| 5 | Asked what could be described as a difference between France 's success and the rest of the Five Nations , field coach Pierre Berbizier stated : ‘ It is the cup . ’ |