such sanctions are seen as extremely unlikely
Is the clause above a passive or copular construction?
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I see "are" as a linking verb in that clause.
Such sanctions are seen as ... - People see such sanctions as ... Are is an auxiliary verb used in a passive construction.
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Such sanctions are seen as ... - People see such sanctions as ...
Are is an auxiliary verb used in a passive construction.