Example sentences of "[subord] [art] [noun sg] [vb mod] be say " in BNC.
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| 1 | In principle , therefore , even where the delay can be said to be unjustifiable , the imposition of a permanent stay should be the exception rather than the rule . |
| 2 | In principle , therefore , even where the delay can be said to be unjustifiable , the imposition of a permanent stay should be the exception rather than the rule . |
| 3 | Errors of fact or law will have to stand , provided the expert can be said to have asked himself " the right question " . |
| 4 | If the family can be said to perform functions for the society of which it is a part , it performs these functions indirectly ( that is , through the individuals who , as adults , move out of their own families of origin and form families of procreation ) , and possesses a certain degree of latitude as to the performance of these functions . |
| 5 | It is submitted that in the former case the approach would probably be modified by the basic duty of fidelity to the extent that confidentiality would be lost only if the employer could be said to have shown wilful disregard to the quality of the confidence , rather than having been merely negligent . |
| 6 | If a narrative can be said to progress from one equilibrium to another , with the initial stability disrupted by a particular event or force , then ‘ race ’ is frequently the power which produces disequilibrium in racial problem films of this period . |
| 7 | Where this test is satisfied it is not conclusive proof that the person is ‘ driving ’ and it must be asked whether the person can be said to be ‘ driving ’ under the ordinary meaning of that word . |
| 8 | Also consider whether the defendant can be said to have waived limitation , raising an estoppel . |
| 9 | What factors present immediately before an event can be said to have directly provoked it ? |
| 10 | The whole notion of society was patriarchial , from the concept of God the father right down to the father who actually dominated the household and dictated even when the rosary should be said , and so forth . |
| 11 | This causes no problem , as the defendant can be said to be at fault whenever he commits a tort . |
| 12 | In as much as a school can be said to have an approach ( eg formal , informal , team taught , class or group based , or one where streaming and setting or vertical or horizontal grouping is practised ) , the degree to which members of staff conform to it very much depends on how the school is led . |