Example sentences of "to be [vb pp] a [noun sg] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the former definition , pushing someone in a river would have to be called a signal because it certainly would change his behaviour-but this would be excluded by the definition requiring the influence of the signal to be mediated by the recipient 's sense organs . |
| 2 | Yeah granddad I was saying you know when erm you know when Richard was saying it 's an insult to be called a cockney when he 's not a cockney . |
| 3 | It would be embarrassing to be given a gift if one had n't bought one in return . |
| 4 | There were chances at both ends and Aberdeen were unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty when Shearer went to meet a Paatelainen cross only to be barged from behind by Narey . |
| 5 | As the cockpit is likely to be used a lot while sailing in the trades and while in harbour , it seems a pity that the tiller should take up such a large amount of space , although when at rest it can be lifted out of the way . |