Example sentences of "had not be [verb] an " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was obvious from the way the staring eyes blinked , both Pairs together , that they had not been expecting an answer . |
| 2 | The Divisional Court , dismissing the prosecutor 's appeal , held that the requirement to provide a specimen of blood had not been made in accordance with section 7(4) since the defendant had not been given an opportunity to express a preference for giving a sample of blood or urine . |
| 3 | The drivers sought a declaration that the ban was invalid arguing , inter alia , that the ban was in breach of natural justice , since they had not been given an opportunity to make representations before the ban was imposed . |
| 4 | Lawrie had worked for the organisation for four years but had not been offered an interview , he claimed . |
| 5 | It was only as I read your article that I realised my husband had n't been receiving an allowance for a dependant — me ! |