Example sentences of "have [been] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In fact , moves towards integration in most countries have been cautious and sensible . |
| 2 | Although literary critics have been cautious about assuming that Hoccleve is indeed writing about himself in these passages , rather than adopting a conventional autobiographical stance which is in fact a fiction , there are strong arguments to support the reality of his claims . |
| 3 | Admittedly the Lords have been cautious and , apart from Rhodesian sanctions , have avoided a head-on clash with Labour when a Labour Government had a clear majority in the Commons . |
| 4 | Exmoor offers unrivalled opportunities to unwind — its dramatic scenery , quiet village centres and small towns have been welcoming visitors for centuries . |
| 5 | The people of the Valleys have been welcoming and courteous . |
| 6 | Well I I would have said on the phone that under normal circumstances if you 're salaried or have been salaried I do n't talk people into this unless they 're a certain age . |
| 7 | And let me say now that I have been impressed by certain of the arguments I have heard here . |
| 8 | Step inside the Pages ' home and you soon understand why judges have been impressed . |
| 9 | We have been impressed by the evidence we have received that this gave an inadequate account of the English language by treating it virtually as a branch of Latin , and constructing a rigid prescriptive code rather than a dynamic description of language in use . |
| 10 | Over the past few years I have read a great deal of specifically Christian literature in the field of economics and I have been impressed by one thing : while much has been said about the immorality of the modern corporation and the injustice of the structures of international trade and while a little has been said , especially in North America , about the role of government and the need for proper control of money and credit , very little has been written about trade unions . |
| 11 | we have been impressed by the degree to which the desire to help is inhibited in practice by a reluctance to intrude oneself into other people 's lives . |
| 12 | ‘ As for the law changes , I have watched games on television and have been impressed with the way in which the Southern Hemisphere countries have adapted to the new requirements . |
| 13 | Above all , I have been impressed by the immense generosity of my academic and museum colleagues , who have given unstintingly of their time and expertise for this catalogue ’ . |
| 14 | This coincides with the views of some other feminist writers who have been impressed by this distinctively ‘ female ’ contribution to morality . |
| 15 | Colleagues and fellow PA Council members have been impressed by his astuteness and authority , and there is evident relief in Bedford Square at managing at last to persuade him to stand . |
| 16 | Although Wallinger makes quite a straightforward , if powerfully direct , rock noise there are many who have been impressed by his abilities as a natural communicator — especially at his live shows . |
| 17 | Another boot which I have been impressed with is the Cima Vango , which gives a wide fit across the toes and is now produced with a highly water-resistant Anfibio leather . |
| 18 | Chelsea and Ipswich have been impressed . |
| 19 | ‘ In recent years I have been impressed by the standard of speech training in various parts of the province and it was the same again in Ballyclare where a number of talented young people were on stage . ’ |
| 20 | On a broader front , I have been impressed by the various initiatives which have been taken locally to manage costs . |
| 21 | And this persists in the work of political scientists , sociologists and others who have been impressed by the approach . |
| 22 | Despite the short duration of follow up , we have been impressed with the effectiveness of TIPSS in controlling recurrent haemorrhage from oesophageal or gastric varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy . |
| 23 | I have been impressed with the way Wilkinson has built up the squad over the last few years . |
| 24 | I have been impressed by the variety of the protesting letters , almost without exception . |
| 25 | Visitors through the centuries have been impressed by the beauty and harmony of these proportions . ’ |
| 26 | Staff and pupils at Chosen Hill have been impressed not just by Chris 's imagination and creativity but also by his hard work . |
| 27 | CCG 's staff services manager Karen Pleva commented : ‘ Once staff got used to adding credit onto their cards , they have been impressed by the time saved . |
| 28 | ‘ Sometimes they have been over- social , or captain of school — or Dr Faustus in the school play . |
| 29 | Three key staff have resigned in the past year , and there have been frequent complaints that its establishment of 240 is too low . |
| 30 | There have been frequent and major set-backs ; and it may be that we are now on the threshold of a new era , in which , for the first time , leaders in society will make a conscious decision to allow the flood-waters in some areas to rise again . |