Example sentences of "i [vb base] been [verb] to [adj] " in BNC.

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No	Sentence
1	I 've been listening to that a lot .
2	but I 've been reinstated to twenty three pounds
3	I 've been tied to older people , my father … riveted to him .
4	I 've been going to Glorious Goodwood for twenty years — and invariably play golf while I 'm there .
5	During the Christmas and Easter holidays for as long as I can remember , I 've been going to assorted relatives and friends , but in the long , summer months I 've always gone home .
6	he says I 've been talking to that wee feller and he was talking about the pub which got .
7	I 've been talking to some of them about it , it 's meant to be , cos I did n't know it was going on , and I saw them in the paper , says oh !
8	All I 've been introduced to that bloke as Sally 's friend !
9	I 've been used to domestic chores and looking after children all my adult life . ’
10	‘ So I 've been turning to simpler guitars , guitars that limit you , but that limit you in interesting ways .
11	He said , ‘ Listen , I 've been married to three actresses and if you want a career , I will send you merrily on your way .
12	I have been talking to one or two members of s staff at a fairly low level over the last week .
13	For over thirty years , along with my fellow teachers , I have been going to educational conferences , and training sessions , and workshops , to hear countless leaders in education talk , as you do , about the dignity of the child , and the importance of individual differences , and of fostering positive self-concepts , and building on the interests of the child , and letting the child learn from curiosity rather than fear .
14	My family and I have been subjected to unprovoked stone-throwing and spitting by gangs of youths who I presume are from right wing groups .
15	Since this news broke , I have been subjected to numerous snide remarks concerning my ability to spot a footballer when I see one .

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