Example sentences of "[prep] be [verb] the [num] " in BNC.
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1 | I do n't want to be called the 501 guy by any means , but it was fun . |
2 | BOEING , the world 's biggest aircraft maker , last night gave the go-ahead for a $4billion development of a new wide-bodied 350-seater jet , to be called the 777 . |
3 | In conversations which involve speakers of both the first and second generations it is mainly the behaviour of the second generation speakers which is of interest , for it is these individuals who have " stylistic mobility " between London English and Creole and can be assumed to be using the two codes differentially ( though not necessarily consciously ) in a strategic way . |
4 | It was also to be assumed the four Orientals themselves would have to be faced , as they had no way of knowing that two of them were already dead , thanks to the actions of Sherman and the Prophet himself . |
5 | If Mr Freitag 's estimates were to be accepted the two near neighbours would be paying a difference of up to £250 in their tax . |
6 | Manchester has strong support , including that of Prime Minister John Major , but Sydney , Australia , remains favourite to be given the 2000 Games . |
7 | Manchester has strong support , including that of Prime Minister John Major , but Sydney , Australia , remains favourite to be given the 2000 Games . |
8 | There remain to be considered the three species for which there is an apparent excess of isolated teeth . |