Example sentences of "said [to-vb] be the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Constructive knowledge , which is said to exist were the accused ought to have realised that certain circumstances prevail and has failed to make the enquires a reasonable person would have made , is not applicable since ‘ knowingly ’ connotes either intention or a subjective awareness of the relevant facts . |
| 2 | She is considered incredibly bright , capable , and is said to have been the prime mover in persuading Mr Lamont to reduce tax on new cars — a popular move in last month 's Budget statement . |
| 3 | An early occupant is said to have been the villainous Lord Soulis , who in the ballad of the Cout of Keilder forces the head of his noble visitor under a pool in the Hermitage Water to drown him . |
| 4 | He met Fanny Blandy , who is said to have been the only person to understand what he was talking about , and she used flags to signal to him in the harbour from the family Quinta da Santa Luzia . |
| 5 | The company is also said to have been the beneficial owner of £346,800 held by solicitors in London . |
| 6 | He is said to have been the joint author , with Donaldson , of the Commissioner 's design for the Crystal Palace in 1850 . |
| 7 | His novels were praised by the first Earl of Balfour , and were said to have been the favourite reading of Queen Alexandra . |