Passive Reporting Verbs
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People say that she speaks five languages.
It is said that she speaks five languages / She is said to speak five languages.
They believe the president will resign soon.
It is believed that the president will resign soon. / The president is believed to resign soon.
Everyone knew that the company had financial problems.
It was known that the company had financial problems. / The company was known to have had financial problems.
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