Example sentences of "'ve been [verb] [verb] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Whenever I 've been asked to take a sponsored parachute jump I 've declined , giving the excuse ‘ fear of flying ’ . |
| 2 | Unless you 've been asked to fill a longer time , aim at making your item three to four minutes in length . |
| 3 | For this committee , therefore Severn we 've been asked to approve a revised estimate of five point nine five five million pounds , and an estimate next year of five point four , six , seven million pounds . |
| 4 | ‘ I 've been trying to find a tactful way to drop him for ages . ’ |
| 5 | Mrs Draper says they 've been trying to get a larger home for years . |
| 6 | It 's because of that interest , and those letters , that I 've been sent to do a special report . ’ |
| 7 | I 've been forced to pay a high enough price for the goods , for heaven 's sake . |
| 8 | If you 've been meaning to see a few West End shows , why not try a theatre package from a company like Forte Hotels ( 0345–543555 ) ? |
| 9 | I 've been dying to make a good ginger pudding for years ! |