Example sentences of "[noun sg] have [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 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 .
3 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 .
4 Biotechnology has been a dynamic part of the American stock market , and already 40 American firms are capitalised at more than $100 million .
5 The long-awaited report has been a key part of the couple 's bitter custody battle .
6 Composer , Barrington Pheolung , says the show has been a major part of his life .
7 Expansion has been a major part of Lyles ' recent history but still the pace of change does not let up .
8 ‘ 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 . ’
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