Example sentences of "have be a [adj] [noun sg] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Although I have been a long time supporter .
2 I have been a keen bird photographer for almost three years and have spent many holidays walking the same heather-covered ground described in the article .
3 I have been a keen metal detectorist for some years now and shortly after I started detecting I became aware of how difficult it was to find a good pair of gloves which would keep the hands warm and dry , but still allow a reasonable amount of dexterity for detector operation .
4 Microcomputers have been a rapid growth area in the electronics industry , as well as one in which there has recently been much concern over the success and viability of UK companies .
5 More recently they have been a popular adventure playground for youngsters .
6 Crackers have been a popular Christmas custom since the reign of Queen Victoria .
7 Recently both monthly and weekly paid staff have switched to Videpay ( the new payroll system ) and like all new systems there have been a few teething problems .
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