Example sentences of "[conj] be said to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Animals can not be parties to a lawsuit , or be said to be guilty , they can not be subject to the duties that attach to rights . |
| 2 | So it is by no means impossible that the kraken and the other legendary sea monsters that are said to be able to rise from the deep and wrap ships in their tentacles , really exist . |
| 3 | How does one go about luring people away from a profession that is said to be non-existent ? |
| 4 | Bookings were reportedly around a billion dollars and were said to be continuing strong . |
| 5 | The Intel version shares the capabilities of the portable source Unix version and is said to be easy to install . |
| 6 | The Intel version shares the capabilities of the portable source Unix version and is said to be easy to install . |
| 7 | If we take the two words ‘ my turn ’ , the relationship between and , between and and between and is said to be one of close juncture . |
| 8 | ‘ Playground ’ was written specifically for the movie In A League Of Their Own starring Geena Davis , Tom Hanks and Madonna which premieres in the UK in September , and is said to be unrepresentative of the material featured on the ‘ Erotica ’ LP . |
| 9 | Little Penny is now safe in the care of her grandparents , who live in Wilton , near Redcar , and is said to be fine . |
| 10 | Sonia might be persuaded to keep a seat warm for her daughter : Priyanka is only 20 ( the minimum age for a seat in the lower house is 25 ) but is said to be sharp and keen on politics . |
| 11 | Sir Francis Tite ( as he now is ) is alive , but is said to be senile . |
| 12 | She also suffered from epilepsy and diabetes but was said to be happy and cheerful despite her disabilities . |
| 13 | The singer , best known for the classic Great Balls Of Fire , was expected two days ago but was said to be furious at taking second billing in the Giants of Rock 'n' Roll concerts . |