Example sentences of "said [prep] such [art] " in BNC.

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1 There is much to be said for such a theory .
2 There is something to be said for such a view .
3 Considering the fears of Jacobite invasion there was something to be said for such a policy but it was not popular , especially in London , which had become the centre of support for Pitt and the war .
4 This was said with such an earnest effort for accuracy that Delia Sutherland smiled .
5 It is no weakness to take notice of what is being said in such a consultation .
6 This word was said in such a way , and accompanied by a look , that told the woman behind the counter that she did n't know her business , because they 'd never had a pennorth of tiger nuts .
7 It was said in such a way that it was difficult to refuse , and Stephen felt obliged to sit next to her , smiling awkwardly into the camera , whilst Christina looked on , unable to prevent a suspicion that the whole scene had been orchestrated by the two Americans .
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