Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb mod] [adv] be say " in BNC.
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| 1 | Freud can not be said to have been unaware of the variability of human nature in different societies which have other economic arrangements and different cultural aims from those of Europe and America . |
| 2 | Wilson could never be said to lack optimism . |
| 3 | In that time , Mr Hurd can not be said to have stirred himself . |
| 4 | It has already been pointed out that there was no authority on the precise issue raised by Morgan , so that in that sense the House of Lords could not be said to have changed the law . |
| 5 | While bringing many qualities to his new post , Mr Snyder could not be said to possess great insight into the subject — in fact he did n't possess any sight at all ; the new chairman was registered as blind . |
| 6 | The Prince of Wales could hardly be said to be a good luck symbol at the moment . |
| 7 | It was only with the political readjustments which followed Edward IV 's return from exile in 1471 that Gloucester can really be said to have acquired an independent power base . |
| 8 | It was only with the political readjustments which followed Edward IV 's return from exile in 1471 that Gloucester can really be said to have acquired an independent power base . |