Example sentences of "see [adv] to [be] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 But we have seen enough to be able to frame a clear answer to the question formulated at the outset of this chapter .
2 But once the difference between one 's body qua sensitive and one 's body qua sensible , is realised , it is seen not to be relevant .
3 This last total is seen not to be correct .
4 NERC is in a situation in which it can not please every department , and it can only achieve a limited degree of acceptability by adopting the negative posture of being seen not to be unfair to particular departments ( hence spreading small numbers of grants as widely as possible ) .
5 She did n't want anyone to talk to her so she could be seen not to be alone .
6 ‘ These arguments ( against fast foods ) use lack of balance to dramatize a point that would be seen instantly to be ludicrous if presented reasonably .
7 I think I can assure you , we 've got a , an international European officer , who has the main responsibility for opening the doors for us in a lobbying way within Europe , and in addition to that , and the maintenance of the networks , we are spreading international and European responsibilities around the organisation , so it 's seen again to be integral to our work , rather than compartmentalised , and I 'm confident that the organisation as a whole , will therefore be doing more .
8 But we saw enough to be grateful that so much is being done to protect and conserve this rich heritage and , driving on lead-free petrol , we felt comfortable knowing that we were doing our bit .
9 But we saw enough to be grateful that so much is being done to protect and conserve this rich heritage and , driving on lead free petrol , we felt comfortable knowing that we were doing our bit .
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