Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] be regarded [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We can confirm that we are satisfied ( as we are required to be under the regulations ) that Growing Business plc may properly be regarded as , using the technical term introduced by the regulations , a ‘ corporate finance client ’ . |
| 2 | The following study of Owen may perhaps be regarded as only a partial success . |
| 3 | Whether activities ‘ should properly be regarded as those of the business described in the direction ’ is an issue of fact . |
| 4 | Table 1 does not consist of water-tight compartments but should rather be regarded as displaying general categories which may run into each other , more as two sets of continua rather than as two polar ideal types . |
| 5 | But what must finally be regarded as its most revolutionary feature is the importance that it attributes to language : not only is language a major preoccupation of structuralist thinking , but language itself is used as a model for all sorts of non-linguistic institutions . |
| 6 | It is true that Morris contains no disapproval or qualification of Lawrence , but , in my view , the main statements of principle in these cases can not possibly be reconciled and the later case therefore must not be regarded as providing any support for the earlier . |
| 7 | These tips are intended to help , but should not be regarded as foolproof . |
| 8 | There are , of course , considerable variations in shape , size , and appearance of genitalia and any such differences should not be regarded as abnormal . |
| 9 | The movement of the mind into the transcendent should not be regarded as extraordinary or amazing . |
| 10 | These funerary items were nearly always painted by heraldic amateurs — signwriters , coachbuilders and so on — so although they provide useful clues they should not be regarded as authoritative , but of course the fact that they are not can also form part of the story the local historian has to tell . |
| 11 | The modifications introduced should not be regarded as fundamental . |
| 12 | This passage forcibly expressed Bukharin 's concern that , given the conditions then prevailing , the ‘ plan ’ should not be regarded as being actually able to control all the elements that had to be taken into account . |
| 13 | Standard English should not be regarded as fixed . |
| 14 | As for polyunsaturated fats , these are a preferable substitute in our diet , but even they should not be regarded as totally beneficial . |
| 15 | Eating and Drinking in Edinburgh is a selective guide but omission from its pages should not be regarded as implying criticism . |
| 16 | Whitehead ( 1978 ) and Williams ( 1977 ) have both offered perceptive critiques which suggest that , at the very least , Britton 's notion of writing modes the expressive , poetic and transactional — and his categories of audience should not be regarded as unproblematic . |
| 17 | Whichever terms are used , their contents should not be regarded as absolute . |
| 18 | Although mental illness should not be regarded as any different from physical illness , it is not always so viewed by the uninformed and the fact that in later life it might become known that a minor had been treated under the Acts might redound to his or her disadvantage . |
| 19 | Elections can not be , and should not be regarded as , a means for approving the details of comprehensive manifestoes and the electors often seem to vote against a party rather than for the winning party … |
| 20 | The NCMD should not be regarded as merely a means to obtain sites and impress councils or other bodies . |
| 21 | This restates the previous law , and it may be supposed that , in the situations envisaged , there are good reasons why the conduct should not be regarded as criminal . |
| 22 | They should not be regarded as simply a last resort , but involved in the consultation process surrounding possible action to prevent risk to employees . |
| 23 | The standard of proof for Permanent Total Disablement payment is high and the fact that weekly benefit has been paid for the full period should not be regarded as intent to make a Capital Benefit payment . |
| 24 | In general , PCs should not be regarded as belonging exclusively to one user , as this has resulted in extreme peaks and troughs in individual machine usage . |
| 25 | The provisions of this Code are not intended to form part of any contract entered into between registrants and third parties unless expressly incorporated into such contract and should not be regarded as creating a collateral contract between registrants and third parties . |
| 26 | These three treatment options should not be regarded as mutually exclusive ; rather , their relative roles should be tailored to the needs of the individual patient . |
| 27 | Findings of fact should not be binding on the court at the final hearing and should not be regarded as prejudicial to any of the parties to the proceedings ( Guidance , vol 1 , para 3.37 ) . |
| 28 | As a result , the client should be advised that the use of standard terms should not be regarded as removing the need to adopt other sensible business precautions . |
| 29 | ‘ We believe that it is unlikely now to be reversed and in our opinion this issue should now be regarded as closed . ’ |
| 30 | The earlier decisions , such as Smith v. Stirling ( 1879 ) 5 R. ( J. ) 24 ; Boyd v. McJannet ( 1879 ) 6 R. ( J. ) 43 ; White v. Neilson ( 1004 ) 6 F. ( J. ) 51 , which supported the view that the supply of liquor during prohibited hours was not a breach of the licensing laws if it was gratuitous , must now be regarded as of little assistance . |