impersonal passive (observation)

There is concern that the citizens currently living there might flee.

The founding of the castle is said to date back to the 11th century.

In Japan, it's generally believed that 'German tap water isn't fit to drink,' but this is incorrect.

Leisure is regarded as a means to an end.

As expected, they were spoiled.

As expected, they lost the contest.

A budget is a plan that matches anticipated expenses to expected income over a specified period.

Dinner was laid out on the table.

At the post office, mail is sorted by destination.

It seems appropriate to apply these rules to voiceless consonants.

The future growth potential of garbage-compaction equipment — covering both consumer and industrial applications — is drawing attention in connection with legal developments.

She showed me a letter written in English.

She's said to be the top tennis player in France.

The future progressive is used to express actions or events in progress at a future point in time, but the example sentence cannot be considered an action in progress.

Artificial light was created by means of electricity.

Mail is delivered once a day.

She is respected.