Example sentences of "seen to be [adj] [conj] [adv] " in BNC.

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1 Each of the factors known to have importance in depression are therefore seen to be contributory and not capable of acting alone in bringing about an episode of depression .
2 Charlton immediately came under fire , his decision to withdraw Brady from the fray seen to be cavalier and grossly insensitive .
3 In so far as the assistance of the Americans was seen to be desirable or even imperative against Nazi Germany , he feared that they would exact a heavy price at the expense of Britain 's trade and her links with the Empire .
4 The Government in its wisdom has backed nuclear power , so nuclear power must be seen to be green as well .
5 When the arm spines are cleaned in bleach the smaller ones are seen to be thin and only slightly rugose with the area of attachment reinforced while the larger spine has an almost smooth shaft with a multipointed head .
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