Example sentences of "to [be] hear [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The only other sound to be heard was the chirping of birds . |
| 2 | As the dawn patrol began the first of their two qualifying rounds from which 64 players will move into the match play stage the only sound to be heard was the twittering of larks overhead . |
| 3 | Ten years ago , applications for cases to be heard were dealt with relatively swiftly , but a dramatic increase in their work load has produced a situation where despite the appointment of more judges to the Official Referee 's court , applicants are having to wait up to two or three years to have their cases heard . |
| 4 | The only sounds to be heard were the sheep 's teeth tearing grass and their low , rumbling bleats . |
| 5 | For example , an office held at pleasure might nevertheless be subject to procedural fairness where the statutory scheme would be less effective if the right to be heard were not implied . |
| 6 | Everything was bathed in a faded golden glow , and the only noises to be heard were the rustle of trees , the birds , and the occasional car chugging past . |
| 7 | As night fell over the river , the only sounds to be heard were cries of ecstasy and long sighs of surrender and fulfilment . |