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People say the monument is over 100 years old.
It is said that the monument is over 100 years old. / The monument is said to be over 100 years old.
People expect that the president will resign.
It is expected that the president will resign. / The president is expected to resign.
Journalists reported that seven people had been injured in the fire.
It was reported that seven people had been injured in the fire. / Seven people were reported to have been injured in the fire.
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