Example sentences of "it [verb] [been] [verb] an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has never been seen again , though it has been given an official variable star designation : T Boo¨tis . |
| 2 | However , the powerful US tuna industry lobby has made sure that it has been given an annual ‘ dolphin kill' ’ quota . |
| 3 | In recent years , when there have been reductions in public funding for housing associations , it has been developing an increasing proportion of properties for sale in order to maintain and expand its activities . |
| 4 | It has been conducting an urgent review of the way it manages its affairs and is embarking upon a further review of the number and function of its various committees . |
| 5 | Since the party has not been legally registered it has been leading an underground existence . |
| 6 | I would not have minded the motion tonight quite so much if it had been given an honest title , such as the General Election ( Clearing the Decks ) Motion , or whatever title the Leader of the House wanted to give it . |