Example sentences of "can [adv] [be] described [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In assessing whether there is likely to be prejudice and if so whether it can properly be described as serious , the following matters should be borne in mind : first , the power of the judge at common law and under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 to regulate the admissibility of evidence ; secondly , the trial process itself , which should ensure that all relevant factual issues arising from delay will be placed before the jury as part of the evidence for their consideration , together with the powers of the judge to give appropriate directions to the jury before they consider their verdict . |
| 2 | In assessing whether there is likely to be prejudice and if so whether it can properly be described as serious , the following matters should be borne in mind : first , the power of the judge at common law and under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 to regulate the admissibility of evidence ; secondly , the trial process itself , which should ensure that all relevant factual issues arising from delay will be placed before the jury as part of the evidence for their consideration , together with the powers of the judge to give appropriate directions to the jury before they consider their verdict . |
| 3 | Given the singularly uncertain nature of the ‘ military control ’ which British forces in fact exercised at the time , one can sympathize with Mr Dennis when he remarks that ‘ this display of self-assurance can only be described as breathtaking ’ . |
| 4 | It felt like it in the GLX , with what can only be described as feeble front-end grip , resulting in premature and excessive understeer . |
| 5 | The village can only be described as picturesque , the core built in the 13th century has narrow and sometimes steep and winding cobblestone alleys . |
| 6 | In parallel to what can only be described as ‘ photo-painting ’ , Bowran has been developing a means of recreating the effect of a charcoal drawing with a printer colleague . |
| 7 | On another page he included a picture of Mary that can only be described as erotic . |
| 8 | Their act , however , known as ‘ The Raging Rhinos ’ , can only be described as one of the seven sexless wonders of the world — definitely more comic than seductive ! |
| 9 | Devereux considers that , at root , there is a substratum which can only be described as consciousness , that this is a field effect and that the brain simply processes the consciousness in a similar way to that in which a television set processes a transmitted signal . |
| 10 | He looks at me hard and says in a voice that can only be described as arch , ‘ Do you mean do I cry when I see children with flies round their eyes ? |
| 11 | From this stage I proceeded to a more general sense of superiority , which can only be described as moral . |
| 12 | Having undergone complete refurbishing this vessel can only be described as ‘ resplendant ’ . |
| 13 | Looking back over this year 's first round matches , obviously Germany 's defeat in Rio by Brazil , amid what can only be described as typical South American frenzy and excitement , was the biggest shock and one which might even lead to repercussions not only by the ITF about crowd behaviour in some parts of the world but also from within the disgruntled German camp . |
| 14 | One of the companies involved in what can only be described as the latest round of unity talks that Unix International seems to be sponsoring ( UX No 423 , 424 ) says that for all the fear , uncertainty and doubt unleashed by Microsoft Corp , the project still lacks the compulsion that galvanized the industry to form the Open Software Foundation five years ago . |
| 15 | By contrast , the decision making system in the United States can only be described as ramshackle ; however , rationality and efficiency are not necessarily the first priorities of a democratic political system , especially one as vast and heterogeneous as the United States . |
| 16 | This combination of good marksmanship with poor reasoning ability can only be described as alarming — in particular when so many military duties may be concerned with public order , as in Northern Ireland , where rules of engagement require the soldier to make decisions on the basis of evidence that is often ambiguous . |
| 17 | The health conditions of the vast majority of Salvadoreans can only be described as critical and it is women who must bear the brunt of caring for the ill . |
| 18 | ( As it takes place within an overall structure of hierarchy and private ownership it is clear why the principle can only be described as quasi-democratic . ) |
| 19 | The process , borrowed from the law of bankruptcy , can only be described as being sui generis . |
| 20 | The fact is that many have an aroma and flavour which is unique — for instance , basil can only be described as tasting like basil . |
| 21 | ‘ Such reactions , ’ he said , ‘ whether based on ignorance or whatever , can only be described as utter rubbish … |
| 22 | With such a varied and profound background in such sensitive areas , his views can only be described as useful to many of us , and of intense interest to all of us , as we struggle to keep abreast of complex daily developments which appear remote , but frequently have a direct influence on our daily lives . |
| 23 | Today the Fellowships have many members who have made recoveries that can only be described as miraculous . |
| 24 | He had piss-holes as eyes , foul breath , decaying teeth and an attitude towards Mandeville which can only be described as servile . |
| 25 | It offers guidance on the establishment of subject headings which have several layers of subdivisions and which , as such , can only be described as pre-coordinate headings . |
| 26 | The trading conditions experienced by Wimpey Minerals UK during 1992 can only be described as horrendous . |
| 27 | In general the move towards wage supplementation in the rural South and East enabled the old Poor Law just about to cope with the problem of subsisting the poor in a period of unprecedentedly high bread prices , during which some years can only be described as desperate . |
| 28 | However , about a quarter " can only be described as having limited competence in Patois " ( p. 100 ) . |
| 29 | It purports to tell the tale of a tacky , tawdry beauty contest featuring comedian and cabaret luminary proper name Duggie Brown as the lewd compere Jack whose line in patter can only be described as lavatorial . |
| 30 | The friendship between the Girls can aptly be described as sisterly . |