Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] been a [adj] part " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ In all those years the Echo has been a necessary part of a busy daily life and even more so in retirement . |
| 2 | Over the years the G M B has been a major part of our family life the night meetings sometimes being away from home the disputes I have been involved in you have shared them with me and listened to me , and because of my involvement you have always supported me . |
| 3 | Mr Major told MPs that the awarding of honours had been a valued part of British life for centuries but the system must from time to time be reviewed . |
| 4 | The secrecy that surrounded Emor had been a large part of its charm . |
| 5 | Being a late developer , I had been small and slim in comparison to most of my peers , and my appearance had been a large part of my character . |
| 6 | The Le Mans race has been a prominent part of the World Sports Car Championship since its inauguration in 1953 and formed a round in the championship every year with the exception of 1956 and 1975–79 . |
| 7 | Africa had been a significant part of her life . |
| 8 | Biotechnology has been a dynamic part of the American stock market , and already 40 American firms are capitalised at more than $100 million . |
| 9 | Since the Turks ruled the eastern Mediterranean during the days of the Ottoman Empire , pourgouri has been a vital part of the Levantine diet . |
| 10 | The long-awaited report has been a key part of the couple 's bitter custody battle . |
| 11 | Composer , Barrington Pheolung , says the show has been a major part of his life . |
| 12 | Expansion has been a major part of Lyles ' recent history but still the pace of change does not let up . |
| 13 | ‘ The company has been a wonderful part of my life , but I feel the time has come to permit a younger generation to take the reins . ’ |