Example sentences of "is usually [vb pp] as [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , Mill is usually understood as holding that there may be two pleasures of which the less pleasant is the better in virtue of its higher quality , and that it is then morally more important to promote it than the other . |
| 2 | Archaeology is usually regarded as having its beginnings in the mid 16th century with the work of topographers such as John Leland ( 1506–1552 ) who was employed by Henry VIII as ‘ Keeper of King 's Libraries ’ and so travelled extensively . |
| 3 | The third , which is usually regarded as representing the rung of the ‘ ladder ’ below reckless wounding or GBH ( contrary to section 20 ) but above common assault , is assault occasioning actual bodily harm . |
| 4 | She was the wife of SHIVA in Hindu mythology ; the Queen of Death and Terror , she is usually represented as drinking the blood of a victim and dancing on his corpse . |
| 5 | Some chloride may come from natural sources , with occasionally large amounts from salt-bearing rock strata , but its presence is usually taken as indicating sewage contamination of the supply . |
| 6 | Another early concept was that of the Ba , which is usually translated as meaning the soul . |