Example sentences of "believe [adj] be " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I believed that 's what one is supposed to say in these situations . ’ |
| 2 | Sir Alexander Seton believed that was where the main English assault would come — indeed Edward had said as much . |
| 3 | It was virtually impossible to say aloud that one welcomed the death of a fellow human being , but she believed that was how Ayling had felt . |
| 4 | However , two of the disabled professionals firmly believed that being disabled gave them no additional insight into other people 's disabilities , and one congenitally disabled person said she had no special understanding of acquired disability . |
| 5 | Baxter believed this was a very profitable exercise . |
| 6 | Some believed this was entirely possible , but continued to support the family by writing letters denouncing the procedures carried out by Orkney Islands Council . |
| 7 | I believed this was true , but it was important to ‘ market ’ the research in a particular way . |
| 8 | He firmly believed this was the only sensible course to pursue . |
| 9 | He still believed this was an irritating aberration . |
| 10 | She believed this was a prime factor encouraging Laura 's shirt away from garments towards home furnishings . |
| 11 | Nevertheless , I still believed this was a reference to a rival company and , as my attackers never returned , the memory of their dark threats receded . |
| 12 | Section 38(1) allows this : ( I ) if necessary to substantiate a name or address ; ( 2 ) if the custody officer has reasonable grounds for believing this is necessary : ( i ) for the suspect 's own protection ; ( ii ) to prevent him from causing physical injury to any other person ; ( iii ) to prevent loss or damage to property ; ( iv ) to ensure his appearance in court ; ( v ) to prevent interference with the administration of justice or with the investigation of offences ; ( vi ) juveniles can also be detained in custody if the custody officer believes this to be in the juvenile 's own interests . |
| 13 | Frightened , but believing this was only a passing sense of panic , Monika ran to the church hoping she could calm him . |
| 14 | Many believed these were almost on the point of starting again following secret talks between the two leaders in recent weeks . |
| 15 | Am I right in believing these are of terrestrial origin , and if so , how long do they survive in an aquatic environment ? |
| 16 | Then , just as you are seduced into believing all is Cocteau-calm , the tempo jumps up a gear , the guitars rev into psychedelia and pure white noise signals that it 's time to go and get dressed . |
| 17 | He had that irritating manner of believing all was well and trusting everyone completely . |
| 18 | Arnie did n't think that big was beautiful he believed small was secure-and Crocus had to be secure ; the blowback potential was massive . |
| 19 | For the Royal Family to remain secure they have to remain aloof — I do not believe that is right , but that is what they should have done . |
| 20 | Klensch is well-known in the trade for patting all the most dreadful couturiers on the back , claiming , ‘ If I say a show is bad and a designer has very little talent , it really can have an adverse effect and I do n't believe that is my job . ’ |
| 21 | I do not believe that is true . |
| 22 | ‘ I do believe that is a signpost to Cape Town , ’ I remarked , trying hard to prevent my voice from cracking . |
| 23 | Opposition Members do not believe that is very generous because we know that the cost of putting together a serious buy-out offer is likely to be nearer to £250,000 . |
| 24 | ‘ You do n't believe that is what happened ? ’ |
| 25 | I do believe that is the same dress . " |
| 26 | and I do n't believe that is detailed for us , has enabled us sit here and say , yes , A there 's room for them , and B there 's enough parking , and C there 's enough turning . |
| 27 | Or does he believe that is a route is put through there then that would increase development pressures in that sector of the district and the greenbelt notation would then run the risk of having to be reviewed . |
| 28 | He said the language used by Mr Major was out of date : ‘ I ca n't believe that is the right approach , that is old thinking . |
| 29 | But I do n't believe that is so because I believe education is not held in as high respect as it was in the past . |
| 30 | No matter how often you tell 'em you have n't got this infant in a laboratory cage , for example , they 'll still believe that 's where he is , with a chain round his neck very likely . |