Example sentences of "[coord] it was [verb] as " in BNC.

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1 The reported comments among Leipzig workers also hinted at a possible prolongation of the war through the entry of America into the conflict , and it was seen as vital that the Führer bring about ‘ a lightning quick destruction of England — with gas if necessary ’ .
2 Although the new law would require Berlusconi to dispose of his controlling interest in the daily newspaper Il Giornale , its provisions were significantly less stringent than originally proposed , and it was criticized as allowing Berlusconi 's dominant position in the Italian media to remain largely unchecked .
3 Altogether this led to an effect which might be described as a tapering of market opportunities , and it was sharpened as international growth rates decelerated in the early 1970s .
4 And it was claimed as powerful , fresh , original , vigorous and truthful .
5 Maggie looked down and saw it moving at some speed ; dust flung up in a stream behind it and it was waiting as they taxied to a halt .
6 And then but it was seen as okay that the men could go to the pub after a funeral ?
7 De Gaulle 's policy was clearly motivated by a concern to preserve France 's newly improved relations with the Arab world , but it was perceived as hostile to Israel and unfriendly to the West as a whole .
8 But it was postponed as the court was told that reports on the 49-year-old quack doctor were not ready .
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