Example sentences of "[v-ing] [conj] there have been [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In regard to his relations with the Vietnamese de Lattre claimed that Bao Dai was the ablest statesman in Vietnam ; but perhaps rather spoilt things by adding that there had been several recent instances when Bao Dai ‘ had showed the proper co-operative spirit and , in some cases , even initiative ’ . |
| 2 | Then , just when I was wondering if there had been some mistake , a man came up full of apologies , ‘ I 'm so sorry , ’ he said . |
| 3 | Now , am I right in saying that there has been some controversy in the past about hormone replace , let's call it H R T , it 's shorter , that er that not everyone 's convinced it 's it 's it 's a good idea , that there are maybe some negative side effects . |
| 4 | Standing at Reception at the Rossiya , asking if there had been any messages because the Ministry might.have telephoned to give timings for his meeting . |
| 5 | The local member for South Ronaldsay and Burray , Councillor Cyril Annal , wrote to Orkney Health Board asking whether there had been any consultation with Health Board employees and general practitioners prior to the removal of the nine children from their homes . |