Example sentences of "[vb -s] been [verb] [prep] [prep] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A very similar sort of enterprise has been engaged in by philosophers interested in the notion of speech act ( addressed in Chapter 5 ) : either by examining a special set of verbs called performative verbs , or by more abstract conceptual analysis , they arrive at classifications of the basic purposes for which language can be used ( see e.g. Searle , 1976 ) . |
| 2 | It is not , so far as the author is aware , a breach of privilege of the House to assure oneself that a Clerk of the Parliaments , stating that a Bill has been consented to by Lords and Commons , actually is a Clerk of the Parliaments duly authorised so to state . |
| 3 | This broader definition of community empowerment has been referred to as communities having equity and capacity to solve problems ( Naparstek et al , 1982 ) ; having abilities to identify their own problems and solutions ( Braithwaite and Lythcott , 1989 ) ; having increased participation in community activities ( Chavis and Wandersman , 1990 ) ; and enabling individuals and communities to increase control over the determinants of health ( Health Promotion , 1986 ) . |
| 4 | More than 250 ideas emerged from the presentation , and each one has been looked at for possibilities . |
| 5 | However , the majority of this new investment ( 60% ) has been paid for by consumers and not shareholders |
| 6 | W that has all been quantified as as best it can through all the various reports and very detailed information that 's been provided for for members . |