Example sentences of "have not been [verb] for [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | If it has a Solex carb then this is probably worn out as they have not been fitted for many years . |
2 | In answer to the second part of my hon. Friend 's question about population planning assistance to the former Soviet Union , although we have not been asked for such help , last week I agreed that £2 million-worth of medical aid should be spent in the republics of the former Soviet Union . |
3 | Cereals for human consumption have not been ground for some years . |
4 | WORKERS at Monktonhall Colliery , who have not been paid for seven weeks , are to receive financial assistance from Lothian Regional Council to fund an independent study into the pit 's viability . |
5 | Do n't be discouraged by this , as it is a good sign that you have stretched muscles that have not been used for some time . |
6 | Microprocessors have not been used for this work up to now and the first-ever system for a PWR is currently being installed by the French at their new power station at Paluel . |
7 | I understand that the Government have not been negotiating for that . |