Example sentences of "be expressed about the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Concern is also being expressed about the proposed construction of a large dam at the north of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River . |
| 2 | Particular worries have been expressed about the increasing numbers of very frail individuals in need of constant attention and of those suffering from Alzheimer 's disease and other forms of senile dementia for which there are as yet no known cures . |
| 3 | Concern has , however , been expressed about the overall impact of the Nissan plant on the rest of the motor industry and on the economy as a whole . |
| 4 | Before the onset of the 1939 — 45 world war little concern had been expressed about the rapid decline in fertility in Britain and the consequent ageing of the population . |
| 5 | Since the 1939–45 war , many doubts have been expressed about the civilising effects of the arts . |
| 6 | The Scottish Secretary , Ian Lang , in reply to a Commons question , acknowledged that concerns had been expressed about the advisory committee structure originally proposed . |
| 7 | Recently great concern has been expressed about the high suicide rates of young offenders and adult prisoners held on remand in prison or after sentencing . |
| 8 | I recognise that periodic doubts are expressed about the overall German commitment to the project . |
| 9 | However , concerns are expressed about the waiting times for elective surgery and out-patients and a perceived need for more medical and nursing staff . |
| 10 | Concern was expressed about the possible impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA — see pp. 39045-46 ; 39234 ) in reducing preferential arrangements for US imports from central America . |
| 11 | During World War I , attitudes towards ‘ war babies ’ and their mothers briefly relaxed largely as a result of the efforts of the Council for the Unmarried Mother and her Child ( founded in 1917 ) , and greater concern was expressed about the high infant mortality rate amongst illegitimate children . |
| 12 | Some concern was expressed about the slow progress on negotiations to set up the museum and it was hoped that a further meeting with Shropshire Leisure Services could be set up soon . |