Example sentences of "[noun prp] have be a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The snowdrops at Painswick have been a popular attraction for over a century .
2 Since 1965 the 15 Cook Islands have been a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand , which in addition to providing economic assistance , has responsibility for the territory 's defence and foreign policy .
3 The Fothergills have been a well-known family over the centuries : landowners , farmers , benefactors , trustees .
4 And yet , it is said the Rochesters have been a violent than a quiet race in their time , perhaps though , that is the reason they rest tranq tranquilly in their graves now .
5 Preston have been a great club and I 'm sure they will be great again .
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