Example sentences of "and [vb -s] be for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | I know that that is not entirely agreeable to some of my hon. Friends and to some Opposition Members , but that is the fact of life — and has been for many years . |
2 | She keeps busy with local activities and has been for many years editor of her church magazine . |
3 | If a child is sniffing with a group of young people , and has been for some time , it may help to provide other more interesting and exciting leisure activities . |
4 | ‘ The Khanate is settled , and has been for some time , ’ his father said dismissively . |
5 | For one thing , Kelly 's very happily involved in a relationship and has been for some time , so I 'm quite convinced her eyes wo n't stray towards any ski-bums , no matter how handsome . ’ |
6 | Bob Gunnell , of course , is an was and has been for some time a very supportive member of South East Arts and active in many of its committees . |
7 | There is indeed , and has been for some years , discussion on the political level as to whether , and to what extent , public transport , particularly in capital cities , should be regarded , and financed , as a social service , out of taxation whether national or local . |
8 | Nine tenths of the Leicester ring road is finished and has been for some years . |