Example sentences of "[noun prp] could [be] [vb pp] to [be] " in BNC.
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1 | John Lyons could be taken to be offering such an analysis when he says that the English language is different from other languages in that it ‘ extends ’ the meaning of particular words beyond the culture-specific because of the international demands made on it ( Lyons , 1982 ) . |
2 | The relative lack of progress on START and in particular the multilateral CFE negotiations ( being conducted in Vienna within the framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe , CSCE — see p. 37335 ) since the Malta summit were widely attributed to Soviet concern over the pace and implications of German unification , and whether a unified Germany could be allowed to be a member of NATO . |
3 | Neither she nor Ladislav could be said to be well-off . |
4 | Independently , or in conjunction with BAIE or IPR or others , I hope to set up a seminar on Ethics in Communications , and wonder whether the PCC could be persuaded to be represented ? |
5 | " But is it really likely , sir , that the call was intended to delay the finding of the body and to give the killer time to replace the keys ? admittedly Mrs. Bidwell could be expected to be first in the Biology Department this morning when she put out the clean coats . |
6 | It seems thought will be given to playing Tony Stanger in the centre to provide a bit more physique in defence and on that theme Michael Dods could be destined to be left out , not because he has played badly , but rather as a reflection that the powerhouse physiques are prone to get the better of him in escaping tackles . |