Example sentences of "has [prep] [adv] been a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A brief literature review of the popular sedimentological journals indicates an increasing emphasis on petrography within Europe , whereas within the United States and Canada sedimentary petrology has for long been a necessary component of integrated sedimentological research projects . |
| 2 | The subject of dependent nomic conditionals has for long been a disputed one , and part of larger disputed subjects , those of larger categories of " if " statements and of " if " statements generally . |
| 3 | In England and Wales , as elsewhere , there has of late been a good deal of concern expressed about improving the quality of teaching in schools . |
| 4 | While such statements could be interpreted as being passive rather than negative in terms of the advancement of building surveying , the Report went on to state that building surveyors ‘ have been less ebullient [ than quantity surveyors ] in recent years — partly because they are less numerous and their work less homogeneous or well defined ; but , to a large extent because they have made a less prolonged and concerted effort to develop their skills and explore the horizons of opportunity , although there has of late been a welcome resurgence in this respect ’ . |
| 5 | The former Prime Minister has until now been a firm supporter of the Premier , backing his stand over Europe . |