Example sentences of "often thought to be [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yet , because the pineapple is usually shown without its crown of pointed leaves , it is often thought to be a pine cone , the original confusion continuing . |
| 2 | ‘ The fact that Lombroso 's stigmata turned out to be no more common among criminals than among any other section of the community ( see Wolfgang , 1960 ) , although often thought to be a refutation of his theory , is in fact not crucial to it . |
| 3 | Eyes : Rolling eyes that show the whites are often thought to be a sign of viciousness — in fact , they are an indication of wariness and suspicion , which is only occasionally accompanied by aggression . |
| 4 | His self portrait with his dog is often thought to be the inspiration for John Bull and his bulldog . |
| 5 | He is an omnivorous poet , quite as comfortable in the world of technology as in that of animals , plants and other country matters , which are often thought to be the more proper subjects of poetry . |
| 6 | In particular , both pay and promotion , often thought to be the two major motivational incentives for managers , are severely restricted in contracting organisations . |