Example sentences of "be see to [be] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Simple practice without analysis may be seen to be part of the craft tradition ; crafts people and their wares not being subject to literary criticism in the way that arts people are and historically have been .
2 Every problem or alien thing can by a creative expansion of the mind be seen to be part of a larger whole within the mind .
3 Some observers suggested that the timing of the announcements reflected the government 's desire to be seen to be spending money on the countryside in the run-up to the April general election .
4 Thus , local authority departments have to be seen to be spending money wisely as they are more publicly accountable .
5 The fate of seven ‘ Amcits ’ , a Frenchman and two ‘ Brits ’ was not compelling enough to be seen to be driving policy ; something much more portentous was needed .
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