Example sentences of "[noun sg] be said to be [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The Galileo group of end users and system integrators pushing for a common graphical front-end on different types of computers are to meet during UniForum in San Francisco this month : a couple of the Baby Bells and Mitre Corp are said to be latest converts to the cause .
2 The Galileo group of end users and system integrators pushing for a common graphical front-end on different types of computers are to meet during the Uniforum show in San Francisco next month : a couple of the Baby Bells and Mitre Corp are said to be latest converts to the cause ( UX Nos 415 , 423 ) .
3 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 ) .
4 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 .
5 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 .
6 If the fedback signal opposes the input signal then the feedback is said to be negative .
7 In a similar way , if the fedback signal augments the input signal then the feedback is said to be positive .
8 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 .
9 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 .
10 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 .
11 He is also being treated at Middlesbrough General Hospital , where his condition is said to be stable and his life not in danger .
12 He is now undergoing treatment for a jaw injury in Middlesbrough General Hospital where his condition is said to be stable .
13 The injured woman was admitted to hospital in Bristol with serious burns , where her condition is said to be comfortable .
14 By Nov. 24 the death toll was said to be 214 , with 300 seriously wounded .
15 On admission , the child 's condition was said to be good , and she had fully recovered by the autumn .
16 They were taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital where their condition was said to be stable .
17 Mr Deacon , whose condition was said to be stable , had been transferred to Middlesbrough from Bishop Auckland General .
18 Nerves that communicate with the use of acetylcholine are said to be cholinergic and are found in the peripheral and central nervous systems .
19 Substances which have the same type of chemical formula and which crystallise with the same crystal lattice are said to be isomorphous .
20 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 ’ .
21 Raw garlic is said to be preferable to kill bacteria and boost immune functioning .
22 The referential rigidity is said to be subject to a simple intuitive test .
23 Therefore the volume of the cube is said to be 1 cm3 .
24 THE PRINCESS ROYAL announces her divorce and the Queen is said to be upset .
25 The new compiler is said to be some 10% to 20% faster than the top-ranked GNU C Compiler .
26 The outlook was said to be hopeless , and they started the journey back to Wales .
27 The princess was said to be furious and Channel 4 came under fierce attack from MPs who said the drawings were highly insulting .
28 ‘ 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 . ’
29 The boy was said to be calm after his 15-minute ordeal .
30 Last night PC Hall was said to be comfortable in Middlesbrough General Hospital .
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