Example sentences of "mr [noun prp] [be] say to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Watkins is said to be keener on education than energy — indeed the NES includes plans to improve science education . |
| 2 | Mr Hussey was said to be defending himself aggressively . |
| 3 | Mr Rafsanjani was said to be supported by the so-called moderate right . |
| 4 | Yesterday Mr Moore was said to be away on business until the end of next week . |
| 5 | Although the Sandinistas have repeatedly pledged democratic elections in February , Mr Arias was said to be fearful that a failure to disarm , relocate or disband the contras could provoke a Sandinista cross-border sweep against the rebels and cancellation of the polls . |
| 6 | Although the Sandinistas have repeatedly pledged democratic elections in February , Mr Arias was said to be fearful that a failure to disarm , relocate or disband the contras could provoke a Sandinista cross-border sweep against the rebels and cancellation of the polls . |
| 7 | Mr Gandhi is said to be horrified by the stiff budget in prospect . |
| 8 | Mr Culley is said to be having a hard time coming to terms with what has happened . |