Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] said [prep] be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is well known that responses to a stimulus presented off-centre will be faster when made by the limb on the same side of the body as the stimulus appears , that is , when stimulus and response are said to be compatible ( Fitts and Seeger , 1953 ) . |
| 2 | There are few descriptions of the histological features of gold induced colitis , but a preservation of glandular architecture and diffuse inflammatory cell infiltrate sometimes with a prominent eosinophil component are said to be characteristic . |
| 3 | Amplifier circuits that oscillate parasitically through accidental positive feedback are said to be unstable and , unless their design can be modified to render them stable , are useless for amplification purposes . |
| 4 | If the fedback signal opposes the input signal then the feedback is said to be negative . |
| 5 | In a similar way , if the fedback signal augments the input signal then the feedback is said to be positive . |
| 6 | In the locker room — no ordinary changing room this , but a soft paradise of fluffy towels , hairdryers , lotions , masseurs , electronic scales , isometric drinks , cardio-vascular scans and congratulatory attendants — he told a well-known ( everyone in this club is said to be well-known ) producer that he took the first three games off me in each set . |
| 7 | The cable television industry is said to be leery of handing over a standard to a third party such as Microsoft Corp , which has teamed up with Intel Corp to develop a set-top control box based on the 80386 and Windows ; the 80386 is also regarded as underpowered for graphics work . |
| 8 | His condition is said to be stable and detectives at his bedside are hoping he may be able to give them more information about the attack . |
| 9 | He is also being treated at Middlesbrough General Hospital , where his condition is said to be stable and his life not in danger . |
| 10 | He is now undergoing treatment for a jaw injury in Middlesbrough General Hospital where his condition is said to be stable . |
| 11 | The injured woman was admitted to hospital in Bristol with serious burns , where her condition is said to be comfortable . |
| 12 | On admission , the child 's condition was said to be good , and she had fully recovered by the autumn . |
| 13 | They were taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital where their condition was said to be stable . |
| 14 | Mr Deacon , whose condition was said to be stable , had been transferred to Middlesbrough from Bishop Auckland General . |
| 15 | Nerves that communicate with the use of acetylcholine are said to be cholinergic and are found in the peripheral and central nervous systems . |
| 16 | Substances which have the same type of chemical formula and which crystallise with the same crystal lattice are said to be isomorphous . |
| 17 | In November 1940 , for example , ‘ personal economic worries ’ in the light of the coming second war winter were said to be widespread and to have given rise to ‘ discontented and sceptical thoughts ’ . |
| 18 | Raw garlic is said to be preferable to kill bacteria and boost immune functioning . |
| 19 | The referential rigidity is said to be subject to a simple intuitive test . |
| 20 | THE PRINCESS ROYAL announces her divorce and the Queen is said to be upset . |
| 21 | The outlook was said to be hopeless , and they started the journey back to Wales . |
| 22 | The princess was said to be furious and Channel 4 came under fierce attack from MPs who said the drawings were highly insulting . |
| 23 | ‘ In particular , ’ the FT wrote , ‘ Smith 's management was said to be uncommunicative regarding the DIY business , although an analysts ’ visit next week is intended to set out future strategy . ’ |
| 24 | The boy was said to be calm after his 15-minute ordeal . |
| 25 | Last night PC Hall was said to be comfortable in Middlesbrough General Hospital . |
| 26 | Sir Derek Alun-Jones , chairman of Ferranti , and some other directors of the troubled group are said to be ready to resign in February once a share issue to raise £187 million in finance for the group is agreed by shareholders .. |
| 27 | For example , the Variscan orogenic cycles started in the Paleozoic era were said to be responsible for the mountain chains of North America , Europe and Africa . |
| 28 | If the enthalpy of the products is higher than the enthalpy of the reactants , the reaction is said to be endothermic . |
| 29 | If the enthalpy of the products is lower than the enthalpy of the reactants , the reaction is said to be exothermic ( see figure 5.4 ) . |
| 30 | A certain number of members must be present before a meeting is said to be quorate and can proceed . |