Example sentences of "but was said [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | She also suffered from epilepsy and diabetes but was said to be happy and cheerful despite her disabilities . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | He was treated at Darlington Memorial but was said to be not badly hurt . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | The man has not been named by police but was said to be aged 23 . |