Example sentences of "[prep] [pers pn] be said [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some of them were said to be at least a hundred years old . |
| 2 | Think of it being said by a policeman who adds , ‘ We think you may be able to help us in our enquiries . ’ |
| 3 | Each one of us is said to be worth fifty thousand pounds of advertising per year to the tobacco companies . ’ |
| 4 | At Burley Camp in Devon a crock of gold is said to be buried , but anyone who tries to dig for it is said to be scared away by thunder and lightning . |
| 5 | David showed prudence in doing the things committed to him by Saul ; Job exemplified simplicity ( in the good sense ) for it was said of him that he was a simple man ; Solomon , in Proverbs , highlighted patience , where he said that a prince is made mellow by patience . |