Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] [not/n't] been [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The demolition workers had n't been in that day .
2 He found her attractive ; all her efforts had not been in vain , there was no mistaking the sensuous gleam in his eyes , the predatory twist of his smile that told Robyn exactly how he 'd like the evening to end .
3 But things had not been at all what they 'd seemed — though she was bound by her promise never to reveal the truth .
4 So far though the viewers had not been at all suitable .
5 She had not been kissed for over two years and it was magical ; she was feeling it deeply , listening with everything in her but not remembering , because other kisses had not been like this .
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