Example sentences of "and [adj] is [vb pp] to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Hindus know the cosmic energy as the kundalini or serpent force , and this is said to be coiled around the base of the spine in every human being . |
| 2 | Quicklime slaked in urine and laid on the wood while hot , will also stain it a red colour ; and this is said to be the general practice with Windsor chair manufacturers in the neighbourhood of London ’ . |
| 3 | And this is reputed to be the mightiest in Britain . |
| 4 | Since 1945 conversion rates have fallen to a lower level , of about 15,000 — 17,000 ha , and this is considered to be the direct result of stricter planning controls . |
| 5 | Most modern text-writers state it with some slight , hesitant reservation ( and this is thought to be the correct view ) . |
| 6 | This is because the students will be dealing with this for the first time and this is thought to be a clearer presentation . |
| 7 | And this is meant to be hush-hush . |
| 8 | There 's no toilets , nothing for them , I mean they 're doing everything in public , I mean it 's not right , it 's making life bad and this is meant to be a holiday resort . |
| 9 | While applauding the women of anger , Miki was worried that it might mean that anyone who writes about anything less traumatic and violent is considered to be less important . |