Example sentences of "[modal v] [be] said [prep] [det] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had courage , dignity and class , which was more than could be said of some of his judges . |
| 2 | This , of course , could be said of any of Edward 's leading associates , since it was their relationship to the crown which allowed them to draw lesser royal servants into their service . |
| 3 | This , of course , could be said of any of Edward 's leading associates , since it was their relationship to the crown which allowed them to draw lesser royal servants into their service . |
| 4 | The same could be said of most of these awards , which are simply a perk of the post , along with the £60,000 or £70,000 salary , retirement at sixty , and an index-linked pension thereafter . |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't want to work for you , I 'm employed very nicely working for myself and the name of Morgan is respected already in town , which is more than can be said for that of the Grenfells . ’ |
| 6 | Like SuperCalc these are n't pictorial in content , but at least the shadowed button look makes them appear as if you should click then with a mouse — which is more than can be said for either of the other two packages . |
| 7 | Simon thought it sensible and practical ‘ which is more than can be said for most of their gimmicks , but ’ he warned her , ‘ if they like it they 'll take it over as their own . |
| 8 | Happily , the Edwardians had considerable good taste , which is more than can be said for some of the awful designs of the late fifties which were in vogue during the transition from more traditional styles . |
| 9 | But the Left did at least sense that Fascism presented an imminent threat to Britain and this is more than can be said for some of those holding the responsibility for Britain 's foreign policy and ultimate defence . |