Example sentences of "[noun pl] and [be] said [prep] be " in BNC.
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| 1 | It lives in large family groups and is said to be as shy as it is fearsome-looking . |
| 2 | The Home Secretary has ordered a review of unit fines and is said to be keeping an open mind about other parts of the Act . |
| 3 | The pieces are considered some of Peru 's finest archaeological treasures and are said to be of incalculable value . |
| 4 | It is therefore found only in children and is said to be caused by ‘ polluted breast milk ’ . |
| 5 | Bookings were reportedly around a billion dollars and were said to be continuing strong . |
| 6 | They were reported to have fled the camps and were said to be attempting to return to their homes . |
| 7 | Reactivity : The alkanes are unreactive compared to other chemicals and are said to be ‘ saturated ’ . |