Example sentences of "[adv] [pers pn] have [been] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | But generally it 's been unnecessary for us to have much contact . |
| 2 | Their exploits have been greatly exaggerated by Burmese writers , but I do n't think British writers have adequately recognised the courage demanded to revolt , or possibly we have been jealous for the unswerving loyalty through defeat as well as victory of Karens , Kachins and Chins . |
| 3 | But now I 've been drug-free for over a year erm but I 'd been trying for a few year before that and had nay managed to succeed . |
| 4 | Now I have been married for ten years . |
| 5 | And now I have been responsible for getting this man hanged . |
| 6 | A : Oh no they lived in Canada eh he was married to my mother 's sister + + well she 's been dead for a number of years now + |
| 7 | Today he has been dead for several years , and still I have n't told the story . |
| 8 | Well it 's been dry for another day . |
| 9 | A lump sum , we wo n't ask for it back , and maybe it 's been useful for them to adapt their lives in the meantime . |
| 10 | If you are excluded from SSP once a PIW has been formed ( i.e. you have been sick for 4 days in a row ) the Administrative Officer ( Personnel ) , Regional Secretary 's Department , will send you an ‘ exclusion form ’ SSP1(E) . |