Example sentences of "have be making a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Ms Phillips , like the Scottish National Party 's candidate Gerry Fisher , has been making a big play for the student vote , which could prove critical in this , Scotland 's second most marginal constituency . |
2 | AN archaeological site 's management officer has been making a clean sweep of Clwyd 's ancient monuments . |
3 | Despite its poverty and its international isolation , Vietnam has been making a unique attempt to restore its tropical forest , one-fifth of which was lost in 20 years of war and its own mistakes . |
4 | The House will be grateful to the right hon. Gentleman , because he has been making a clear statement and drawing a clear distinction between the two sides of the House . |
5 | His brother Dmitrii had been making a good case for emancipation at the War Ministry , but his own importance , in the long run , was to be greater . |
6 | ‘ Ben had been making a new dress for the end of Act I which he promised to bring to Shepherd 's Bush by 5.45 pm , in time for my appearance . |
7 | ‘ You 've been making a bloody exception in my case ever since I 've been on the corporate payroll ’ he yelled . |
8 | With the New Year legislation , many drivers have have been making a New Year resolution to steer clear of trouble . |
9 | From Java to Iowa , dedicated farmers and gardeners have been making a mighty effort to secure our future food supply . |