Example sentences of "[vb base] been [verb] [verb] some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 've been trying to talk some sense into her . ’ |
| 2 | For the past three months I 've been trying to buy some SIMMS for my Mesh 386SX . |
| 3 | Study at such world levels can now be achieved first because enough process data have been collected to allow some degree of national and world pattern to be discerned ; secondly because international cooperation has been initiated specifically to remedy the past deficiencies of data coverage ; and thirdly because the opportunities of remote sensing are now beginning to provide further clues to the world picture . |
| 4 | Christian deputies have been trying to obtain some form of timetable for a Syrian military withdrawal before accepting political reforms , but at their fifth meeting yesterday , the 62 MPs — half of them Christians — were persuaded to debate the future powers of a Christian Maronite president . |
| 5 | Pupils received a pat on the back for satisfactory learning and community work but heads have been told to review some management and teaching methods . |