Example sentences of "i have been [adv] fortunate " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 've been very fortunate because it 's very like a large family . ’ |
| 2 | I 've been very fortunate also in having Rob Moffat as coach to the Scottish Schools side . |
| 3 | So far I 've been very fortunate in that I 've been in the right place at the right time ; buying land and property in a subdued market then selling it on when demand is high . |
| 4 | I 've been very fortunate to be able to become part of your industry , to see part of your contribution to my patients for the great tomorrow . |
| 5 | Oh well you had to notif take doctor 's note in you see , oh yes er doctor 's note and erm we were allowed , but erm fortunately I did n't have to have much time off , I 've been really fortunate that way , but erm I do n't think I would do anything that 's different to what I have done because it 's hard to prepare me for how I am now that 's how I look at things , and er the trouble I had with my husband it 's helped me to prepare myself for doing the garden , I 'd done the front garden when the gardeners came this morning . |
| 6 | So far I have been very fortunate and have had at least one painting accepted each time I have tried . |
| 7 | In answer to my question as to the source of his income he replied : ‘ I have been extremely fortunate . |
| 8 | I have been extremely fortunate to have worked in three scientific spheres : botanical , paleontological and malacological , over 19 years and even luckier to have been able to do scientific illustrating for publication , on subjects as diverse as grass flowers and tiny rodent jawbones ! |
| 9 | ‘ I realise that in many ways I have been extraordinarily fortunate , and I never stop counting my blessings . |