Example sentences of "been [v-ing] [adv] over [art] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Towards the end of the 19th century , a crisis had been building up over the names of organic compounds . |
| 2 | While his loving note helped to sooth her misgivings , it was difficult to control the inner turmoil which had been building up over the months . |
| 3 | Product differentiation and improvement has been occurring steadily over the years and now includes metal and wooden window frames , doors , storage tanks , household furniture , beds , as well as a much improved range of braziers , and tin trunks . |
| 4 | They 're just doing us out of money that we 've been saving up over the years . |
| 5 | Louise had hardly been out of his thoughts for a moment during the past six weeks while the relieving force , under the command of General Sinclair , had been advancing circumspectly over the plains . |
| 6 | Watchpoint : If you are in the right category , but your weight has been creeping up over the years , then it would be wise to reassess your eating habits . |