Example sentences of "[pers pn] have [vb pp] for a " in BNC.

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1 Archbishop Eames said : ‘ I have believed for a long time there is a crying need for the Churches to examine the problem of sectarianism in depth .
2 Gill , 27 , said last night : ‘ Ever since I have been in football I have yearned for a chance to play in Europe .
3 I will feel a greater feeling of personal well being … a greater feeling of personal safety … and security … than I have felt for a long , long time .
4 I have felt for a long time that the only way this issue was going to be resolved was to have it fixed on a political level — that it would n't just fade away .
5 This case raises serious and complex moral issues and I have asked for a detailed study of the House of Lords judgement in the light of Catholic moral teaching .
6 ‘ In addition , I have asked for a timetable of progress .
7 Is my hon. Friend aware that I have lived for a number of years without any such advice , and I can not believe that it is really necessary ?
8 On a video-film made at Highlander entitled ‘ Save our Land and People , ’ a variety of these groups speak to each other about their own problems and possible solutions , hopes and fears , and I think it is no accident that some of the most beautiful music and evocative songs which I have heard for a long time comes from these people .
9 ‘ Marcus is the best young athlete and talent I have seen for a long time , ’ said Allison .
10 If you saw it over the weekend I mean there was I think it was group sex er it was it wa was gay sex and it was all going on I mean it was all I thought it was the most exciting thing I have seen for a long time to be quite honest .
11 I have arranged for a picnic lunch . ’
12 This has been one of the best Friday debates that I have attended for a long time .
13 This is a pity because his book was one of the most interesting textbooks I have read for a long time .
14 I have tried for a grant from the War Office for this purpose but it has not been awarded .
15 It was the best experience I have had for a long time . ’
16 People add a little on and eventually I have signed for a club and sold my house .
17 I have opted for a selection of Amazon Swords , Giant Vallis , Fountain plants , Twisted Vallis and Cryptocorynes , The Crypts will fare better at the dimmer end of the tank .
18 I am delighted that you have asked for a personal illustration and further details of SaverPlus 2001 .
19 Where time permits , leave the final draft of any report you have written for a few days and then read it again with fresh eyes .
20 ‘ If I am correct , you have applied for a job with the British .
21 If you have applied for a grant or scholarship and are awaiting the outcome , give the name and address of the body to whom application has been made , and the amount and period applied for .
22 You have hidden for a long time , Maggie , and missed so much . ’
23 In one spectacular piece of incompetence , HMG has thrown away everything you have suffered for a decade .
24 No matter how volatile the economy you seem to have divine protection , whether this is because you have saved for a rainy day or you are just downright lucky .
25 ‘ None of the things you have done for a start . ’
26 You do n't expect that from people you have known for a long time .
27 Your friends usually are the one you have known for a long period of time , for example at work or at university .
28 If you have opted for non-action , then you have opted for a living death .
29 We have sent for a doctor .
30 We have trained for a month since the end of our home season , ’ explained Mark Catchpole , son of Aussie legend Ken .
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