Example sentences of "but be say [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Facilities such as schools and health posts have been built in most such villages , but are said to be poorly stocked and staffed . |
| 2 | Also the person who has helped us sort out maybe come to sensible engineering conclusion on the minor problem , but be saying to his chief , there was a problem with the York though I just managed to sort it out . |
| 3 | Sonia might be persuaded to keep a seat warm for her daughter : Priyanka is only 20 ( the minimum age for a seat in the lower house is 25 ) but is said to be sharp and keen on politics . |
| 4 | Apple has been highly sensitive about proprietary rights to its Windowing software , but is said to be considering striking a deal with Unix System Labs over the technology . |
| 5 | Sir Francis Tite ( as he now is ) is alive , but is said to be senile . |
| 6 | The singer , best known for the classic Great Balls Of Fire , was expected two days ago but was said to be furious at taking second billing in the Giants of Rock 'n' Roll concerts . |
| 7 | The 64-year-old male patient , who was suffering from arthritis , has asked not to be identified but was said to be in stable condition last night . |
| 8 | She also suffered from epilepsy and diabetes but was said to be happy and cheerful despite her disabilities . |
| 9 | The following FBI investigation focused on Robert Wayne O'Ferrell , a junk dealer in Enterprise , Alabama , who denied any involvement but was said to be helping with inquiries . |
| 10 | He was treated at Darlington Memorial but was said to be not badly hurt . |
| 11 | His sister , Moira Coles , 34 , of Mapperley , Nottingham , admitted her part in the conspiracy but was said to be a small cog in the operation . |
| 12 | The man has not been named by police but was said to be aged 23 . |