Example sentences of "[noun pl] and is said [prep] " in BNC.

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1 It lives in large family groups and is said to be as shy as it is fearsome-looking .
2 The Solar Car , standing 225.6 ins long , 78.4ins wide and 39.4ins tall , runs on three wheels and is said to better 75mph .
3 The first goes up left of COTW following a line of pegs and is said to hard for the grade .
4 The Home Secretary has ordered a review of unit fines and is said to be keeping an open mind about other parts of the Act .
5 It is therefore found only in children and is said to be caused by ‘ polluted breast milk ’ .
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