Example sentences of "[is] think to be the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Among the objects to be sold are what is thought to be the only signed painting by Petrus Troueil , the portrait of Sir Francis Ottley and his family ( est. £40–60,000 ) , Sir Joshua Reynolds 's ‘ Admiral Cotes ’ ( est. £15–20,000 ) and other paintings by John Hoppner , James Ward , Michael Dahl and Sir Godfrey Kneller . |
| 2 | Then people will do the environmentally ‘ correct' thing , not because it is thought to be the moral , but rather the practical , thing to do . ’ |
| 3 | This is thought to be the protective effect of oestrogen , which lowers the level of the ‘ bad ’ cholesterol ( low-density lipoprotein ) and raises the level of the ‘ good ’ ( high-density lipoprotein ) . |
| 4 | This sense of the maverick is coupled with a talent for making complex , lyrical films which possess the depth and artistry that is thought to be the sole province of European and art house directors . |
| 5 | Most modern text-writers state it with some slight , hesitant reservation ( and this is thought to be the correct view ) . |
| 6 | Poll tax evasion is thought to be the main reason for the falling numbers . |
| 7 | Chronic dietary insufficiency is thought to be the single main cause but the mechanism is unclear . |