Example sentences of "[subord] [noun] are said [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is all in order because the proceedings start with a service conducted by the Anglican rural dean , at which the reading is by a member of the Free Churches , and where prayers are said by a Jesuit . |
| 2 | To early Christians dragons symbolised paganism and sin , witness Psalms xci:13 , where saints are said to ‘ trample the dragon under their feet ’ . |
| 3 | Since individuals are said to be altogether determined , constraints must be found to explain all their actions and intentions . |
| 4 | The expression " breach of warranty " is often used in disputes about deferred consideration , when vendors are said in the agreement to " warrant " that the profits reach a specified figure , and the purchasers seek a repayment from the vendors to compensate them for that loss , in most cases calculated on a pre-agreed formula : if the profits exceed the specified figure , the vendors may be entitled to additional consideration . |
| 5 | When sounds are said to be ‘ voiced ’ , they are produced with vibration . |
| 6 | The gay love scenes were sensitively filmed , although the men had to wear boxer shorts for the US version as Americans are said to be touchy about testicles . |