Example sentences of "but it have [be] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it had been a lie . |
| 2 | Shae had laughed too , but it had been an effort , most of all because he 'd never relaxed like that in her company . |
| 3 | But it has been a case of getting better at managing the cash ; better at keeping down the costs . |
| 4 | Speaking after the result Mr Sillars said : ‘ Obviously the SNP is very disappointed with this result … but it has been a privilege to be your MP for more than three years . ’ |
| 5 | I 've had this shrub for a few years now but it has been a bit reluctant to bloom . |
| 6 | But it has been a mystery how this and spongiform encephalopathies , such as mad cow , kill brain cells . |
| 7 | We 'll probably find out in due course but it has been a disappointment . |
| 8 | I ca n't honestly say that it 's been a pleasure , but it has been an experience … one I most definitely do n't want to repeat ! ’ |
| 9 | It does take time , about two hours for each member of staff when preparation and writing is included but it has been an investment that has repaid the school with great dividends . |
| 10 | But it 's been a while now since I heard . ’ |
| 11 | ’ Aye , man , but it 's been a while since I tasted whisky like this . ’ |