Example sentences of "seem to be [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There seemed to be a child 's face looking in at the window . |
| 2 | There seemed to be a door cut into the wall that was farthest away from the window ; Fenella , trying to get her bearings , thought it would lead more deeply into the Workshops , perhaps even back and back into the cave part . |
| 3 | Shopping seemed to be a chore for people rather than a joy . ’ |
| 4 | Now he has gained what seemed to be a pipe-dream , a seat in the Cabinet . |
| 5 | In fact , it seemed to be a school speciality that none of the doors fitted properly and the windows ( most of which were slit windows ) had no glass in them at all . |
| 6 | I went into the bedroom where Alison was lying down in what seemed to be a state of shock . |
| 7 | They seemed to be a peace-offering from above , as if God were apologizing . |
| 8 | The church seemed to be a microcosm of Coptic society , with representatives of all social layers . |
| 9 | Lightning flashed in the reception windows behind them , and it seemed to be a reflection of his own brimming anger . |
| 10 | It seemed to be a sign of status . |
| 11 | He was looking for signs that people were not as they first appeared to be , and Charity seemed to be a case of history repeating itself . |
| 12 | At the end , the traitor of the English clan hurled his credit cards at his parents ’ grave in what seemed to be a symbol for throwing bad money after good . |
| 13 | She might just about made it then because she certainly seemed to be a bit late on the move . |
| 14 | If anything he seemed to be a bit more brightly yesterday overall were n't he ? |
| 15 | The answer seemed to be a lack of cash , except for the banks . |
| 16 | I shall mention some of the issues to which the hon. Member for Stamford and Spalding ( Mr. Davies ) referred , although there seemed to be a lack of logic in his remarks because he cheered the Government on while encouraging them to be careful . |
| 17 | The only other slightly ‘ negative ’ thing as far as I was concerned was there seemed to be a lack of ‘ thrust ’ up front . |
| 18 | As Golby passed the turnpike gate , he noticed what seemed to be a pile of rags beside the road . |
| 19 | It seemed to be a feature of the case that no one had a good word to say for Nigel Steen . |
| 20 | On one of these piles Marian made out what seemed to be a bundle of rags . |
| 21 | There seemed to be a shortage of shell dressings . |
| 22 | Deception seemed to be a way of life for him . |
| 23 | You seldom did — there so often seemed to be a story breaking just as you were thinking of getting away . |
| 24 | Many congratulated themselves on having found a new sense of purpose , a new realism : after years of drifting , of idle ebb and flow , there seemed to be a current . |
| 25 | The afternoon round is recorded hole by hole and seemed to be a battle of Braid 's prodigious length and power , against Jones ' precise iron play . |
| 26 | Eventually we arrived at what seemed to be a ghost village : no one was in sight . |
| 27 | Personal appearances always seemed to be a bone of contention . |
| 28 | It seemed to be a triumph for international cooperation and reason . |
| 29 | Then suddenly a demoniacal light had entered his eyes and , since he seemed to be a man who would set about proving his own theories — in this case that it was inconceivable that she should be as innocent as she would appear — he took a couple of steps forward and reached for her . |
| 30 | To her , at least , he seemed to be a part of the gaiety , having a wonderful time . |