billed

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Australia were billed as ageing, ravaged by injuries and struggling to settle on an opening partnership.

From BBC

With 5,000 tickets sold for each show, it has been billed as one of the "largest community participation events" in the programme, featuring more than 250 local performers.

From BBC

The EU's industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, insisted the bloc's green ambitions stood intact as he put forward a plan billed as a "lifeline" for Europe's auto industry.

From Barron's

This series was billed as a huge opportunity for England to win back the urn, yet the tourists are at risk of being out of the series at the earliest possible opportunity.

From BBC

The tech giant set expectations high in 2013 when it unveiled Google Glass, billed by some as the future of technology despite its odd appearance with a bulky screen positioned above the right eye.

From BBC