Example sentences of "[prep] be see [prep] [be] more " in BNC.

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1 It has to be seen to be more socially responsible , to make people feel more comfortable about owning a Rolls . ’
2 The industry is trying to be seen to be more responsible , take a longer-term view and structure transactions more prudently .
3 Too frightened to speak , the man nodded vigorously , as did his men , and they walked off stiffly , none wanting to be seen to be more afraid than the others .
4 There was the application of quotas , and additional opportunities for training and development that may involve , by employers to be seen to be more encouraging and therefore more attractive to female hopefuls — wrenching the market , even , into a more equitable and efficient way of operating .
5 Public services have become more marketing orientated and have to be seen to be more accountable to their ‘ publics ’ ( e.g. the police service which is now more public relations conscious than in the past ) .
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