Example sentences of "[subord] [pers pn] has been a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 It was Mr Deans 's first trip to an offshore installation , although he has been a seaman for a number of years .
2 The distinction has been more in the minds of the negotiators ( especially the British negotiators ) than it has been a reality or , more important , likely to be given much credence by the Court of Justice if and when it comes to adjudicate on the basis of the Treaty .
3 Should Kernaghan be ruled out of the final seven matches it will be a blow , because he has been a tower of strength and a model of consistency .
4 When she has been a carer in the family and she can no longer fulfil this role or it is no longer needed
5 We value this regular service highly as it has been a source of up-to-date information which is readily available on a weekly basis .
6 It is also proposed to include a non-fundholding general practitioner on the committee as it has been a policy to try to ensure that two tier service does not develop .
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