Example sentences of "[noun] are meant [prep] be [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 Not all of these addresses are meant to be read by the person involved : Sophronia would have dismissed Leapor all the sooner if she had read ‘ The Disappointment ’ and ‘ The Consolation ’ .
2 The bridges are meant to be kept in good repair .
3 Notice boards are meant to be noticed , and therefore must look attractive .
4 Spray-on hair glosses and hair dressings are meant to be used on dry hair in between shampoos and are particularly useful on coarse , curly hair that lacks moisture .
5 From the beginning of 1991 , prices for everything except sugar are meant to be set at world market rates , whatever they may be .
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