Example sentences of "'re say to [be] " in BNC.

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1 The Nairacs , now in their eighties , declined to comment , but they 're said to be hopeful that one day they WILL be able to give their son a proper burial .
2 His estranged wife and two children lived nearby , they 're said to be on holiday at the moment .
3 They 're said to be concerned , though , about the effect all the publicity is having on the boy .
4 Recent reports have suggested some local authorities are putting pressure on the government to settle early and avoid huge payouts ; they 're said to be concerned that if the case is drawn out , more haemophiliacs will die , and in the event of the ruling going against the government , relatives will be eligible for compensation .
5 Can I just ask then , if you 're saying to be it should be a joint statement , but you
6 So it 's to be clear in what you 're saying to be able to explain yourself clearly so it 's about clarity
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