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Example sentences of "[pers pn] is [adv] [vb pp] a " in BNC.

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1	There too she is never considered a significant contributor to the economic needs of the family ( because labour power is not equated with real economic value ) and there too , among the farming castes , her most important economic roles are the production and servicing of labour .
2	Prepare the cross-spar to the length indicated ( about 60mm longer than the spine ) and you will soon see why it is generally called a ‘ spreader ’ , as you stick first one end down with more strong tape , then have to curve it , in order to fit it within the kite shape at the other end and onto the final corner .
3	It is even taken a step further .
4	A leasehold estate is measured by a fixed period of time ; it is often called a term of years , though a tenancy for weeks or months is equally a leasehold .
5	For this reason it is often called a back e.m.f .
6	Levels of investment are important to economic growth , and it is often considered a ‘ good thing ’ to stimulate growth by inducing a higher level of investment .
7	A popular drink among healthy Italian restaurant-goers , it is sometimes called a ‘ canary ’ .
8	So it is sometimes called a " history of salvation " .
9	If the first derivative of the property-temperature curve is measured , a change in the vicinity of T g is found ; for this reason it is sometimes called a second-order transition .
10	But it is actually called a perfect octave as well .
11	After a while , if undisturbed , the Aplysia puts its siphon out again , and if it is then prodded a second time , it will show the same withdrawal reflex .
12	He is also given a lien on any goods which he is himself supposed to return .
13	So long as he remembers that , when mounting a picket in his opponents ' penalty area , he is only allowed a maximum of six operatives on the line , he should be able to enjoy free and frank access to the other side 's position .