Example sentences of "the [noun sg] have been between " in BNC.

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1 Although he differentiated his position from that of Draper , suggesting that the struggle had been between science and dogmatic theology rather than between science and religion , A. D. White insisted that there had been a theological and a scientific view of every question , invariably at odds .
2 The struggle has been between the Czech people and the security apparatus behind the Communist party .
3 The struggle has been between the Czech people and the security apparatus behind the Communist party .
4 In broad terms , the division has been between those who see an accumulation of reforms and a gradual erosion of bourgeois dominance as leading to a situation in which a relatively easy and peaceful transition to a socialist society will be achieved ; and those who regard reforms largely as mere palliatives , value the struggle for reforms mainly for its effect in developing working-class consciousness and organization , and envisage the achievement of socialism as a more abrupt event ensuing from a more or less violent final confrontation between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat .
5 It is currently considered that a House consisting of some 650 members is appropriate ; the figure has been between 600 and 650 for many decades although there is nothing magic about this particular size .
6 In the post-war period , expenditure on the military has been between 5 and 10 per cent of GDP .
7 The chemistry had been between them from the start , waiting only for a wayward spark to ignite it .
8 How good would you say the relationship has been between erm the Housing , Housing Office and the tenants , how is the relationship for all of you ?
9 Martin 's position in the firm had been between the two .
10 A measure of your success in a coaching session is when the subordinate feels the discussion has been between two equals and that together you have arrived at the best course of action .
11 The estimate had been between £40,000 and £60,000 , but competition between the Khalili Galleries of London and an unnamed museum drove the price through the roof .
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