Example sentences of "say it is [adj] [prep] [v-ing] " in BNC.
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1 | The people who designed the drill say it is capable of drilling for oil in almost any direction , and will penetrate deposits that today 's drills can not reach . |
2 | Although the marketing operation has not started in earnest yet , the company says it is close to clinching a deal on 24 shop units . |
3 | Covia says it is hesitant about joining OSF , although ‘ favourable ’ negotiations are continuing . |
4 | It blames heavy competition and the international economic slowdown for the losses , but says it is confident of surviving the crisis in the computer sector . |
5 | AT&T Co says it is confident of winning at least $30m in orders for digital switching equipment from South Korea next month , after the government promised to give US firms a fair shot at its telecommunications market in the face of threats of retaliation by the US . |
6 | However , Powergen says it is confident of winning if the matter goes to a public inquiry . |
7 | Carnon Consolidated spends about £500000 a year on exploration , and says it is interested in opening up new , small mines in Cornwall , feeding the ore to the Wheal Jane processing plant . |
8 | Apple has not officially commented on the project , although market sources have said it is interested in bringing the product to market . |