Example sentences of "think [pers pn] [be] to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Villagers in Usk , Powys , thought they were to be the next flood victims when the River Usk rose 20 feet in three hours . |
| 2 | And do not let him think he is to be parted from you forever Ellen for this would not be the truth . |
| 3 | And if you think I 'm to be taken in that easy , Miss Jennifer , then think again ! " and muttering to himself that it was as great a pity to see women weep as geese go barefoot , he took Ann by the arm and went back into his house . |
| 4 | I think he is to be pitied because all he does is make enemies for himself . |
| 5 | But I think it 's to be welcomed that a medical panel will be established . |
| 6 | When she heard how a new doctor had been called in , all the familiar names having left Florence previously thinking it was to be plunged into war , she felt indignant — why was she not called in , she who knew more about Mrs Browning 's illnesses than any other person ? |