Example sentences of "that have been [verb] for [adj] " in BNC.

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31 The marketplace offers a plethora of fittings that have been created for commercial kites and subsequently reach the accessory trays .
32 ‘ An accumulation of socioeconomic problems that have been developing for 25 years are closing in on blacks like a vice , ’ says veteran African-American author and social theorist Harold Cruse .
33 ‘ There were tackles going in out there that have been banned for two years , including the tackle from behind . ’
34 Taramasalata p112 Tartare Sauce p48 Tea p36/ The most popular drink in the world , made from the dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis Tea , varieties of pp36–7 Teewurst pp13–14/ A smooth German sausage for spreading Teriyaki p54/ A Japanese marinade based on soya sauce The Great British Eight pp86–8/ The traditional selection of British cheeses that have been produced for many years The Soil Association p85/ The standards body controlling the marketing of officially recognised organically produced foods Tisanes p37/ Herbal drinks made from the leaves or fruits of plants such as mint , hibiscus etc .
35 Among the host of popular classes that have been running for several years — upholstery , art , body conditioning , keep fit , body talk , jazz dance , electronic organ , and two levels of French — there are also the more recent additions of appreciation of poetry , yoga for beginners and dressmaking .
36 Yes but then thinking about those that have been running for some time .
37 After she has dressed , the female patient will be asked to wait while the various samples that have been taken for immediate microscopy are stained and examined .
38 The case ‘ will determine whether a seventh of British waterways … ( among the navigable rivers ) … will remain open … access to rivers that have been used for thousands of years could become open to challenge ’ .
39 If you 've followed the plot so far , you 'll see what I mean about the conglomeration of bits and pieces from different instruments that have been amassed for this guitar .
40 ‘ There it is — the bush — trees that have been standing for hundreds of years . ’
41 It caps a deal that 's been brewing for some time for the pair to co-develop products this year that let Windows applications run on Unix desktops .
42 It caps a deal that 's been brewing for some time for the pair to co-develop products this year that enable Windows applications to run under Unix on desktop systems .
43 do you want a cup of tea that 's been stewing for three days ?
44 It 's quite rare to get the equipment that 's been used for this type of activity .
45 But if you 're like me moving to a , a house that 's been established for some years you 'll probably find there 's only a minimum of power points because let's face it over the years the use of electrical apparatus have become more and more has n't it ?
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