Example sentences of "can [adv] be described [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Those poor children in the Cairngorms had just been recovered from the clutches of what can only be described as moronic supervisors . |
| 2 | They 're a wonderful blend of natural , gentle herbs and a hint of pure fruit juice , with added vitamin C. And they can only be described as liquid goodness . |
| 3 | Nottingham University lecturer Tony Thompson , a member of the inquiry team , said yesterday : ‘ Staff were subject to some manipulation by what can only be described as evil people . |
| 4 | However , unlike the women who can not be described with generous words the men are not all bad . |
| 5 | Just above T g the movement of the chain segments is still rather slow , imparting what can best be described as leathery properties to the material . |
| 6 | This can hardly be described as sisterly behaviour . |
| 7 | It shields the head from damage and can therefore be described as protective armour of a limited kind . |