Example sentences of "[be] see [prep] a [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The generalised and longer-term values of the former are always likely to be seen to a disadvantage against the more immediate and more publicly ‘ acceptable ’ benefits of the latter . |
| 2 | The world 's clearest sea water has been recorded in the Weddell Sea in early spring , clear enough for a Secchi disc to be seen at a depth of 79 m ( Gieskes et al . , |
| 3 | Most of these mountains can be seen on a walk to the watershed of Glen Nevis , but foreshortening robs them of distinctive summits . |
| 4 | An example of the Eleventh Labour — the stealing of the Golden Apples of the Hesperides may be seen on an altar from Whitley Castle ( fig. 14.39 ) , although it has been identified as the Hydra , however , a tree with apples is clearly visible on the edge of the stone and also the head of the protective snake . |
| 5 | Most people ignored this commandment , although I have heard it said that Pike was to be seen with a compass on a number of occasions , trying to align himself correctly . |
| 6 | This grading of the offences may be seen as a compromise between the compassionate elements in the offences , which are related to the right to self-determination , and the need to protect the vulnerable from persuasion on such a crucial matter as the ending of life , an argument also derived from the right to self-determination . |
| 7 | Thus the Carlism of the Maestrazgo — the mountain region of Lower Aragon — can be seen as a revolution of desperation in the creeping misery of a contracting economy . |
| 8 | then you know why should it be seen as a disincentive for them to that and services that had n't been bothered to do that be given money . |
| 9 | There are promising aspects about the causal theory , and the theory which I shall support can in fact be seen as a generalization from it . |
| 10 | He will soon be seen as a bartender in the comedy The Linguini Incident and he has a cameo as a FBI agent in David Lynch 's Twin Peaks : Fire Walk With Me . |
| 11 | These individuals can then form the basis of a directorate with a positive desire and will to co-ordinate since it will clearly be seen as a way of enhancing their effectiveness . |
| 12 | Bingeing can be seen as a way of ‘ stuffing away ’ feelings and then getting rid of them by vomiting . |
| 13 | This would definitely rule out the provision of tea or coffee , which would be seen as a way of putting the taxpayer at ease — which is the last thing the inspector would wish to achieve . |
| 14 | These dichotomies can be seen as a way of legitimizing both male superiority and the abuse of science . |
| 15 | The Northern Ireland Centre in Europe , therefore , should be seen as a symbol of the commitment of the people of this Province to active membership of the European community . |
| 16 | The legislation can be seen as a by-product of these regimes attempts to create a mass , totalitarian basis of support . |
| 17 | The lack of liquid refreshment during a two hour meeting could be seen as a lack of courtesy and , if this occurs again , it is suggested that a tactful reference to the need for a drink be made during the meeting — the result may be only a glass of water , but that is better than nothing ! |
| 18 | Taxes paid out of profits will be seen as a cost for the particular firm , and will not be included in net profit . |
| 19 | If it is supported by the evidence ( 9 ) , then it can be seen as a contribution to theory ( 10 ) . |
| 20 | This could be seen as a sign of healthy growth and change ; yet the new fittings and equipment installed are usually totally insensitive to the design quality of the original . |
| 21 | This will not be seen as a sign of weakness but a real sign of strength . |
| 22 | Any attempt to open up the convolutions of farm policy to public scrutiny is bound to be seen as a threat to those with an interest in the status quo . |
| 23 | What from the central perspective might be seen as an instrument of public expenditure control , from the local level might be seen as a threat to the fabric of local government itself . |
| 24 | An engineer may be seen as a threat to society when designing a plant which generates toxic waste , but to be protecting society if working on a flood prevention scheme . |
| 25 | The new system may be seen as a threat to status and job . |
| 26 | To disobey one 's father in traditional China would violate the filial piety integral to the whole system of mores and be seen as a threat by all ; on the other hand when the young of such a society begin to question the code and assert themselves against the old , they see a disobedience as a blow struck for all of them . |
| 27 | Although Buckingham was to take possession in most cases only as offices fell vacant , the existence of such a powerful reversionary interest could only be seen as a threat by existing office holders . |
| 28 | Although Buckingham was to take possession in most cases only as offices fell vacant , the existence of such a powerful reversionary interest could only be seen as a threat by existing office holders . |
| 29 | Killing people simply in order to satisfy hunger is hardly one of humanity s more endearing habits ( and anyway seems always to have been rare ) , but the consumption of dead heroes can be seen as a mark of respect , in that the eaters may hope to inherit some of the admired qualities of the deceased . |
| 30 | For instance , drama/theatre studies has now come to be seen as a mixture of improvisation , responding to a set text and the evaluation of both pupil 's own work as well as performances they may have seen . |