Example sentences of "have been [adv] [verb] [noun] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But there was the required amount of glamour in the movie , largely through the introduction of Anita Harris , who had been both hit pop singer and dancer before moving on to the ‘ Carry On ’ lot . |
| 2 | There was no immediate sign of an answer , but after Creggan had given up any hope of a reply and was looking at the path lights beginning to come on in the Park outside the Zoo there was a subtle shift of talons in Slorne 's cage , a gentle shift of wings , the swiftest of meek glances , and Creggan , too late to catch the look full on , yet sensed that in her mute way Slorne was saying ‘ Yes , oh yes , you were right to predict her return ’ This knowledge that another eagle there believed his prediction had been right gave Creggan comfort in those first weeks in the Cages . |
| 3 | Yet the cumulative effect of the revolution of 1905 , mounting social tension and the clamour of public criticism had been precisely to undermine government confidence and authority . |
| 4 | Erm you go back onto the performance guidelines that have been basically imposed citizens charter really at the end of the day . |
| 5 | There 's been no stopping Swindon Town of late . |