Example sentences of "[adv] call because [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | CRP , so called because of the proteinic nature of the C-reactive substance was first discovered when a precipitate was formed where pneumococcal C-polysaccharide was added to the sera of ill patients . |
| 2 | It is part of the ‘ English Riviera ’ — so called because of the mild climate and sandy beaches . |
| 3 | In the pulps ( so called because of the low-quality paper on which they were printed ) , explanations and morals are often given explicitly . |
| 4 | The high ground continues eastwards , the twin Sgurr Choinnichs being next in line ; this is followed by an upland area known as the Grey Corries , so called because of the pallid appearance of the scree-covered upper slopes and summits of the peaks above . |
| 5 | In New Zealand 's ’ King Country' — so called because of the Maori kings who fought a guerrilla war against the settling English — Maori lads fresh from rounding up the droves of merino sheep from the bush clad hills would have a night out in the one horse town and go to the fleapit . |
| 6 | Many of these , such as the pretty yellow and black Orchesella cincta , are minute springtails , so called because of the hair-like organ at the tip of the abdomen . |
| 7 | French Tomatoes are so called because in the traditional recipe French cream cheese is used in place of the low fat cottage cheese . |