Example sentences of "never be [vb pp] to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The First Law of Thermodynamics basically states that energy has never been observed to be created or destroyed . |
| 2 | One forgot in the early enthusiasm that the rotors had never been intended to be a ship 's prime movers , too much was expected of them . |
| 3 | It was generally believed that there was some animosity between ‘ Lenny ’ and Herbert von Karajan , although this has never been shown to be true , so the atmosphere in the Philharmonie was electric . |
| 4 | Contrary to the official establishment line on fluoride , this substance has never been shown to be essential for body function , and its role in protecting teeth from dental caries is extremely doubtful . |
| 5 | Charles had never been carefree , never been allowed to be childish or make mistakes like his peers , never had friends to call on and pour his heart out to . |
| 6 | Of course grandiose ideas of this sort can never be said to be entirely new . |
| 7 | Many natural foods we have happily consumed for centuries would never be allowed to be sold in the shops today if they were subject to the same tests as modern drugs and edible substances . |
| 8 | All the way home she held her tongue , answering only in monosyllables to her father 's habitual complaints and strictures , which never were meant to be taken too deeply to heart . |
| 9 | It never was designed to be one . |