DOUBLE PASSIVE
DOUBLE PASSIVE. The use of two PASSIVES together: He was said to have been sacked; Their engagement is expected to be announced; Ten seamen are believed drowned. The term is more commonly applied, however, to constructions considered clumsy: A protest meeting is hoped to be held soon (= It is hoped to hold a protest meeting soon).
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