Example sentences of "since it [was/were] [vb pp] up [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Research shows that ‘ a very substantial ’ market exists for the product — the first to be launched by Royal Bank Insurance Consultants since it was set up on 1 October 1991 . |
2 | It is a home from home for Sue Wilson , who has probably spent as many nights at the camp since it was set up on January 18 as she has at home . |
3 | Over the years since it was set up in 1982 , the Foundation has provided funds for the purchase of teaching equipment , the development of Library services , the restoration of much-loved features of the University gardens , a scholarship for under-privileged students from overseas , the publication of monographs , and improvements to sports facilities . |
4 | It is July 1994 and the company has taken a relaxed attitude to preparation of its accounts since it was set up in 1991 . |
5 | The CRE investigation , its first against any named council or organisation in Scotland since it was set up in 1976 , will focus on alleged breaches of race relations and employment laws for failing to provide for children who do not speak English fluently and for failing fully to involve their parents . |
6 | A spokesman for the Fire Brigades Union said the pay formula had now brought industrial peace since it was set up in 1977 and ‘ therefore it is in everyone 's interest to retain it . ’ |
7 | The Royal Ordnance site at Westcote near Aylesbury has been at the forefront of rocket research and development since it was set up in 1946 . |
8 | It will also outline the role and operation of the Social Work Services Inspectorate , which has come in for severe criticism since it was set up by the Scottish Office a year ago . |