Example sentences of "have [adv] [been] make [verb] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 It is encouraging to note that , since 1977 , not only have many more churches been listed , but a serious effort has also been made to find new uses for a much higher percentage of redundant churches — although procedures remain unnecessarily complicated and frustrating .
2 While the rising tide of the elderly population indicated that the need for inpatient care would not diminish , plans had already been made to establish local units for people with dementia at Tiverton and Exmouth .
3 The secretary of state has given the Joint Consultants Committee ( JCC ) an assurance that the Department of Health will deal firmly with specific cases of abuse that are notified to the department , and , indeed , certain trusts have already been made to reverse inappropriate appointments .
4 Attempts have also been made to clarify political control by means of ‘ contractual ’ arrangements between government and state enterprise .
5 Attempts have also been made to provide sheltered housing — that is , groups of small dwellings with some communal facilities and a warden in attendance .
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