Example sentences of "could [adv] [be] said [prep] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Government 's policy on television in mainland Tanzania could be seen as anti-elitist ; the same could not be said of its policy on the press . |
| 2 | The same could not be said of his stenographer , seated in front of him . |
| 3 | The same could not be said of his companion — a tall , ravishing blonde with almond-shaped eyes and legs that went on forever , displayed to stunning effect in a little black figure-hugging dress that ended several inches above her knees . |
| 4 | The food was very good , and when we ended the meal our stomachs were full , but the same could not be said of our wallets unfortunately ! |
| 5 | what you , your case is as I understand it , I 've only intervened cos I think the question did n't dis perhaps a lack of understanding this by Lord allow me to say so , what you 're saying is that erm , in fact , although not intentionally you 're prepared to accept the format of the brochure in relation to the on going charges was such as could reasonably be said by your newspaper to have mislead prospective purchasers |