Example sentences of "she was known [prep] be " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fact that she was known to be on a special complex carbohydrate diet designed to help her regain weight did n't help matters . |
| 2 | Detectives said she was known to be upset over personal problems and ex-pressed serious concern for her safety . |
| 3 | Detectives in Colchester expressed concern for Lisa 's safety following her disappearance and revealed that she was known to be upset over personal problems . |
| 4 | He said she was known to be wanton and had become pregnant after having sex with numerous teenage boys . |
| 5 | There is no record that the Prime Minister had ever visited a prison , but she was known to be offended by the deplorable conditions and personal indignities caused by overcrowding . |
| 6 | She was known to be one of the little ones who had filled in their colouring books irreverently , making our Lord 's beard purple , or even green , largely , to be sure , because she never bothered to get hold of the best crayons first . |