Example sentences of "and be said [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | However , the cows are hardy sucklers and economic feeders ; they breed regularly for many years on extensive systems and are said to ‘ age gracefully ’ . |
2 | These monsters are found only in New Jersey , USA , and are said to be the descendants of the illegitimate offspring of a woman named Mother Leeds . |
3 | The year-old arrangement for CDC to sell NEC mainframes into the US and Europe has n't worked out , but CDC says it is now working on NEC 's massively parallel systems which are due next year and are said to be based around Hewlett-Packard Co 's PA-RISC , although Ousley says the Japanese firm is ‘ keeping its chip options open . ’ |
4 | ‘ What 's so marvellous , is that these kids who are doing bum jobs , and are said to be idiots , can get themselves organized like this , and set up a fabulous military strategy that goes into battle . ’ |
5 | Reactivity : The alkanes are unreactive compared to other chemicals and are said to be ‘ saturated ’ . |
6 | The pieces are considered some of Peru 's finest archaeological treasures and are said to be of incalculable value . |
7 | is preceded by silence and is followed by silence , and so and are said to be in a position of external open juncture . |
8 | The other two syllables will normally be much less prominent , and be said on a level pitch . |
9 | Critics of the regime were reported to be openly venting their displeasure ‘ at new laws , announcements of the government about future Party buildings , the planned social legislation , school reform , etc. , ’ and pointed to ‘ the higher taxes , the restrictions on personal freedom , the ‘ threat to the Christian philosophy ’ , the promotions in the civil service almost solely on the basis of attitude and Party membership without any consideration of ability , the activity of the Gestapo , the ‘ reign of terror ’ ( Schreckensregiment ) , the ‘ corruption ’ ’ , and the mismanagement of Party hacks and bosses , and were said to be conveying their discontent and doubts ‘ to ever wider circles ’ . |
10 | They were wont to enter the neighbouring royal forests of Shotover , Stowood and Bernwood , and the king 's warren of Woodstock and park of Beckley , and were said to : |
11 | Its feathers were long , silken and of every imaginable colour , and were said to be infused with the glow of Paradise . |
12 | Bookings were reportedly around a billion dollars and were said to be continuing strong . |
13 | Floods in the southern provinces of Kompong Speu , Takeo , Kampot and Kandal which had begun in mid-August [ see p. 38390 ] and were said to be the worst in 50 years , left 100 people dead and washed away houses , roads , bridges and railway lines , and by Sept. 4 were threatening Phnom Penh . |
14 | They were reported to have fled the camps and were said to be attempting to return to their homes . |
15 | The Solar Car , standing 225.6 ins long , 78.4ins wide and 39.4ins tall , runs on three wheels and is said to better 75mph . |
16 | The Al Zulfiqar group is believed to be based in Damascus and is said to be headed by Mr Murtaza Bhutto , the Prime Minister 's brother . |
17 | It has a catalytic converter , of course , and is said to be 80% recyclable , so you do n't know where a bit of BMW will pop up next . |
18 | The one of Otakar I is superb and is said to be from the hand of the master himself . |
19 | Springfield Mill , east of the town centre , dates from the year of Trafalgar , and is said to be the earliest paper mill powered by steam , having a Boulton and Watt beam engine installed when it was opened for business . |
20 | The sundial on a cottage in North End was made in the 1840s and is said to be the largest in England with its twelve ft diameter . |
21 | He is hosting a shooting party for a dozen close friends at Sandringham and is said to be ‘ most unwilling ’ to alter his plans . |
22 | Lavender oil for instance is relaxing and antiseptic and will help heal spots , whilst neroli obtained from orange blossom works well on dry skin and is said to be an anti-depressant too . |
23 | It is therefore found only in children and is said to be caused by ‘ polluted breast milk ’ . |
24 | ‘ Playground ’ was written specifically for the movie In A League Of Their Own starring Geena Davis , Tom Hanks and Madonna which premieres in the UK in September , and is said to be unrepresentative of the material featured on the ‘ Erotica ’ LP . |
25 | The picture enhancement feature is called H.261 Plus , and is said to be particularly effective at lower data rates in the 128Kbps to 384Kbps range , although it operates at speeds from 64Kbps to 2.048Mbps . |
26 | The Intel version shares the capabilities of the portable source Unix version and is said to be easy to install . |
27 | The Intel version shares the capabilities of the portable source Unix version and is said to be easy to install . |
28 | The Home Secretary has ordered a review of unit fines and is said to be keeping an open mind about other parts of the Act . |
29 | Hell Hound on my Trail is given E4 5c and is said to be worth three stars . |
30 | The first goes up left of COTW following a line of pegs and is said to hard for the grade . |