Example sentences of "this [be] [verb] to [be] " in BNC.
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| 31 | ( ii ) This is assumed to be a log function . |
| 32 | This is assumed to be largely because such events are rare and distinctive . |
| 33 | This is understood to be a reference to the coming destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD . ) |
| 34 | This is reckoned to be the largest exercise of its type since the reforms were put forward , blood pressure started to rise , nostrils began to flare and so on . |
| 35 | A caller to a newspaper claimed responsibility on behalf of the ‘ Commander of the Combined Forces ’ ; but this is reckoned to be a hoax . |
| 36 | Recently a remedy was introduced that can be added to the pond water and this is proving to be successful . |
| 37 | ‘ This is intended to be a very personal , intimate guitar , ’ explains Andy . |
| 38 | This is intended to be an introduction to the project and therefore there will be no admission charge to the site on this occasion , although a couple of conation boxes will be suitably positioned for those who may wish to assist the project in this way ! |
| 39 | This is intended to be a topical , practical inquiry , but one whose findings may add to our understanding of social policy development in general . |
| 40 | When Parliament creates a new crime , this is presumed to be subject to certain defences at common law , such as self-defence and duress , and also ( very frequently ) to the requirement of a state of mind ( intention , knowledge or recklessness ) . |
| 41 | The essential feature of these representations is that they seek greenbelt status , and any question of the technical means by which this is sought to be achieved , such as by washing over , or exclusion from an inset area , is immaterial to the relevance of the representation of the end desired . |
| 42 | A leaflet headed The Case for Charging Full Cost Fees , with the sub-heading Why this is felt to be necessary , has been dished out at the party political conferences . |
| 43 | An orthodox man is not allowed to hear a woman singing as this is felt to be seductive . |
| 44 | The Council will also have to keep the curriculum under review and promote change where this is felt to be necessary . |
| 45 | This is felt to be an inadequate preparation for the work of life , because it tends to produce a super-abundant supply of an indifferent clerkly class and to create and foster a distaste for agriculture and the handicrafts , which are more indispensable to the country and are better calculated to promote independence of character . |
| 46 | The closer alliance between the two houses ( E. Peel will retain its Spanish board of directors and its current staff ) would result in Spanish works of art consigned to Sotheby 's in other parts of the world being returned to Spain for sale if this is felt to be the best venue . |
| 47 | On occasions where this is felt to be a risk , preventive apologies may be issued in the form of prolonged negotiations to meet again soon . |
| 48 | The administrator will have certain material to hand ; if this is felt to be inadequate he will search further . |
| 49 | Parallel approval can be organised procedurally , if this is felt to be required . |
| 50 | This is felt to be an important advance , as cereal crops make up such a large part of the world 's food supply . |
| 51 | This is said to be ‘ getting real ’ , being ‘ very Nineties ’ . |
| 52 | This is said to be the first house built in the village . |
| 53 | This is said to be the ‘ age of travel ’ . |
| 54 | Hindus know the cosmic energy as the kundalini or serpent force , and this is said to be coiled around the base of the spine in every human being . |
| 55 | All of this is said to be made easier by ( and possibly to have been a partial consequence of ) the introduction of information technology . |
| 56 | Are you aware that the array of funerals , commonly made by undertakers , is strictly the heraldic array of a baronial funeral , the two men who stand at the doors being supposed to be the two porters of the castle , with their staves , in black ; the man who heads the procession , wearing a scarf , being a representative of a herald-at-arms ; the man who carries a plume of feathers on his head being an esquire , who bears the shield and casque , with its plume of feathers ; the pall-bearers , with batons , being representatives of knights-companions-at-arms ; the men walking with wands being supposed to represent gentlemen-ushers , with their wands : are you aware that this is said to be the origin and type of the common array usually provided by those who undertake to perform funerals ? |
| 57 | This is said to be a future three star route . |
| 58 | Quicklime slaked in urine and laid on the wood while hot , will also stain it a red colour ; and this is said to be the general practice with Windsor chair manufacturers in the neighbourhood of London ’ . |
| 59 | This is said to be one of the best angling waters in the Midlands although this nearly changed a year ago when a slug of pollution threatened to wipe out 100,000 fish . |
| 60 | This is said to be saving 1,000,000 bags per week — including 20,000 gallons of oil and 20 tonnes of plastic involved in their manufacture . |