Example sentences of "have [been] [adj] at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Such occurrences have been rare at the Masters but we must eliminate them entirely if our patrons are to continue to merit their reputation as the most knowledgeable and considerate in the world . ’ |
| 2 | Those in industry and those who are concerned about our future in Europe have been disappointed at the level of debate . |
| 3 | Nigel Griffiths said : ‘ Even monarchists have been disappointed at the sort of behaviour from some members of the Royal Family . |
| 4 | US firms have been incensed at the number and size of claims filed against thrifts ' professional advisers by RTC , and have accused the government of targeting them as ‘ deep pockets ’ in an attempt to recover some of the billions of dollars US taxpayers lost when the S&L industry collapsed . |
| 5 | The settlers have been shocked at the ease with which the idea of withdrawal from some or all of the Heights has gained currency in mainstream politics . |
| 6 | As a long-term contributor to the feature we have always taken pains to ensure that the rates we have quoted have been correct at the time of the survey ( usually December ) . |
| 7 | It has also been remarkable , in the past few weeks , that people who had not been born in 1953 have been conspicuous at the anniversary celebrations . |
| 8 | In my experience as an inspector I have been surprised at the frequency with which there are no or inadequate schemes of work within secondary school departments , with the effect that there is either repetition between the years , or gaps and discontinuities . |
| 9 | The source added : ‘ We have been surprised at the level of interest from the banks . ’ |
| 10 | In the past few years I have been amazed at the transformation of the zoo , to a very modern , progressive and caring institution . |
| 11 | ‘ I like everyone on the crew and the cast have been amazed at the reaction to it and the way that people have tried to analyse it . |