Example sentences of "it [verb] [been] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The Heart of Wales Line is now under greater threat than it has been for many years , because of financial pressures from British Rail in general and Regional Railways in particular . |
2 | However , the truth of the matter is that the Scottish economy is in a better state now than it has been for many years and is continuing to thrive . |
3 | This needs materials scientists , whose contribution is likely to be as decisive for biosensor research as it has been for mainstream biomaterials research . |
4 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years , ’ Mrs Smith said . |
5 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years . |
6 | Although annual rail investment , at more than £1bn , is currently higher than it has been for three decades , that results from decisions taken two to three years ago . |
7 | The mute swan population stands at the highest it has been for 40 years . |
8 | ‘ Do n't think this is merely habit , ’ he said , ‘ though habit it has been for twenty-five years . |
9 | The luncheon table was laid as it had been for 50 Christmases , with a pyramid of polished John Standish apples from Somerset in the middle , flanked by Christmas roses and trails of ivy . |
10 | I mean the new areas of course for us er and I still count the medical practices as a new area although it 's been for four years |