Example sentences of "have [verb] [adv] since " in BNC.
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| 1 | This has developed rapidly since James Watson and Francis Crick broke the genetic code in 1962 by uncovering the structure of DNA and has opened up not only abstract genetic knowledge but the manipulation of genes and the basis of life itself . |
| 2 | Ltd. v. Texas Commerce International Bank Ltd. ( below , p. 262 ) , continued : These citations demonstrate that while consideration remains a fundamental requirement before a contract not under seal can be enforced , the policy of the law in its search to do justice between the parties has developed considerably since the early nineteenth century when Stilk v. Myrick was decided by Lord Ellenborough C.J. In the late twentieth century I do not believe that the rigid approach to the concept of consideration to be found in Stilk v. Myrick is either necessary or desirable . |
| 3 | The Department of Transport goes on : ’ But the project has altered considerably since ’ — the Department admits that — ’ and a lot of that information is no longer current , particularly on the revenue side . |
| 4 | The pattern of employment has altered radically since our traditional industries began . |
| 5 | The real value of excise duty revenue from Scotch peaked in 1983/84 and with minor and temporary exceptions , has fallen steadily since that date ( see Figure 5.3 ) . |
| 6 | In 1964 , Lord Gardiner , who shortly afterwards became Lord Chancellor himself , said that since 1951 ‘ one or two ’ Lord Chancellors ( there had been only three ) ‘ felt that the standard of members of the bar going into the House of Commons has fallen noticeably since the war , and if you want the right men in the House of Commons then you must reward the man who votes the right way with a judgeship ’ . |
| 7 | If the colliery were allowed to overcome that problem , it could soon continue to earn the money that it has earned ever since the pit was sunk earlier this century . |
| 8 | To make matters worse , the value of homes has dropped dramatically since they were fixed for the council tax more than a year ago . |
| 9 | Research on the role of stress in psychiatric disorder has grown markedly since the Second World War when the numbers of psychiatric casualties brought an awareness to the general public of the prevalence of mental illness . |
| 10 | For the regular force alone , this is a ratio of just over five policemen and women per thousand of population , a proportion which has grown steadily since the troubles began in 1968 , when it stood at just over two ( see Brewer et al . |
| 11 | The welfare state has grown steadily since the Second World War , in terms of the range of services offered , the number of people covered and the cost of provision . |
| 12 | Whatever the form of ownership — and there is plenty of room and need for experiment — the aim is the same : to bridge the gap between ownership and control that has grown ever since companies ceased to be run by proprietors in the first half of this century . |
| 13 | The number of peoples practising complementary medicine has grown rapidly since about 1970 . |
| 14 | THE ENGLISH Schools Cricket Association ( ESCA ) has grown considerably since it was formed in 1948 , and its diligent band of committee members have seen their tireless efforts forge many valuable partnerships to ensure the continued development of cricket in the schools . |
| 15 | Thanks to the extraordinary daring of these individuals the collection has grown considerably since its inception by the Emperor Dieter IV . |
| 16 | Ehm er chair er Sheila from Harlow secretary of the film society which has operated here since the playhouse opened moved from the town hall er we do get people past the door we have been doing in years erm and I personally I 'm also here as an individual I 've been an arts lover for forty five years of my life in Harlow . |
| 17 | The group has met once since the last EEB AGM and another meeting is scheduled for June 9th . |
| 18 | Mr Papandreou , whose standing has risen steadily since his scandal-hit Panhellenic Socialist Movement ( PASOK ) increased its vote by almost two percent over the inconclusive election last June , said he will do his utmost to coax the Communist-led left coalition into forming a government of ‘ democratic and progressive forces ’ . |
| 19 | THE number of mute swans in Britain has risen dramatically since the banning of lead weights used by anglers . |
| 20 | Tension has risen sharply since a referendum last month in which the majority of the population voted for independence . |
| 21 | The going rate for Edwards 's 50 per cent has risen rapidly since the affair began in August with Knighton 's £10m offer . |
| 22 | Giulini 's view of both works has broadened noticeably since his 1965 Decca recording of these Symphonies was made , and for some listeners these performances will seem impossibly flabby and sentimental . |
| 23 | The debate over Project 2000 's cost and manpower implications has raged ever since the project group reported , but there is a strong consensus of feeling that the time for radical change is now at hand . |
| 24 | To this day it is the address to which Diana has her private mail directed and has done ever since she suspected Fergie was visiting the Buckingham Palace post room in order to tell Prince Charles who was writing confidential letters to his wife . |
| 25 | My uncle worships alone these days , and has done ever since his son left home to become a devout Capitalist ( neither his wife nor his daughter had ever bothered with my Uncle 's unique brand of condemnationist Christianity ; as a rule , the McHoan women , whether so by blood or marriage , have displayed a marked reluctance to take their men-folk 's passions seriously , at least outside the bedroom ) . |
| 26 | He limps now , and has done ever since I can remember . |
| 27 | He further comments that the very increase in examination successes which has occurred especially since the introduction of CSE has meant that educational attainment has become more , not less , associated with social class . |
| 28 | They regard the fusion as a sound investment and , although Unionist stock has appreciated greatly since the new issue , there is not a man of us who has the slightest intention of selling out . |
| 29 | The health of the population has deteriorated considerably since the mine was built . |
| 30 | The species has recovered dramatically since hunting was banned in 1946 and its habitats protected under the 1970 Endangered Species Act . |