Example sentences of "which [be] believed to [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | While this is not the place to explore that research in any detail , it will be helpful to describe briefly the kinds of understanding which are believed to be present in young children by the time they begin to use language . |
| 2 | Sometimes the loser will not only be disappointed but also aggrieved because the trial judge or tribunal has taken some view of the facts and the law , which are believed to be wrong . |
| 3 | The ideal female nude is thus seen as a triumph of form and expression ; a realisation of qualities which are believed to be intrinsic to the female body . |
| 4 | In fact , stability testing is a predictive procedure based on data obtained from products stored under conditions which are believed to be likely to accelerate changes occurring at market conditions . |
| 5 | Indonesia had no claim to any of the islands , which were believed to be rich in oil . |
| 6 | Pregnancy is often associated with two definite gall bladder abnormalities — namely , reduced gallbadder contractility which is believed to be due to raised progesterone concentrations , and the development of biliary sludge . |
| 7 | Grand Metropolitan , which is believed to be keen to sell its extensive brewing interests , came to life in late trading , jumping 21p to 599p as the story flowed that Sir James Goldsmith and friends were stake-building . |
| 8 | It is varied , later in the sonnet , with the traditional image of the adder , which is believed to be able to block its hearing ( ‘ my adder 's sense/To critic and to flatterer stoppéd are ’ ) , but does so in order not to be deflected by charm or blandishments from destroying its prey . |
| 9 | * Personality — which is believed to be significant in the " trickle down " process ( or diffusion ) of new products In particular , opinion leaders may be important in increasing the level of recognition and acceptance of a new product , or in situations where innovatory behaviour is required of the consumer ( for example in purchasing a completely new car model as soon as it is launched ) . |
| 10 | May I take this opportunity to dispel rumours , circulating among supporters , concerning Mr Pahdra Singh 's involvement with an unnamed supermarket syndicate which is believed to be interested in purchasing ‘ The Tip ’ for redevelopment . |
| 11 | The latter course kept the family together , a consideration which became increasingly important during the first half of the twentieth century , but which was believed to be open to abuse unless the state assumed the role of the male breadwinner and insisted on good household management and sexual fidelity . |