Example sentences of "been [adv] [vb pp] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In trusts , however , it has been widely maintained that intention always counted for a lot more than words . |
| 2 | It hit sectors and people who largely escaped before , the skilled , the clerical workers , the managers and the professionals who 've been badly mauled this time , and where last time around er the service sector was expanding to mop up some of those who 'd lost their jobs in manufacturing , this time the service sector too has been in deep trouble . |
| 3 | Sochaux trainer Sylvester Takac admitted : ‘ We have n't been so outplayed all season . |
| 4 | I 've been so chilled all day , made myself cup after cup of coffee and tea , and I 've run out . |
| 5 | It has been generally accepted that demolition of itself does not constitute development and , although there is some legal uncertainty on the matter , local authorities have typically assumed that demolition is outside the ambit of development control . |
| 6 | ‘ Up West ? ’ said Matey , handing Sally-Anne the china from the small dresser in the kitchen , which had been scrupulously washed that morning and was now being replaced by Sally-Anne who was standing on a small stool to reach the top shelf . |
| 7 | It has been well established that death rates are highly correlated with the incidence of chronic diseases which are known to justify health service intervention . |
| 8 | Bad news had a habit of springing ghastly surprises , the way that shattering news about her mother had sprung the cruellest surprise of all … the way her foolish idyll last night had been ruthlessly shattered this morning … |
| 9 | The shape and substance of the campaigns of each of the parties is slowly taking public form , having been privately settled some time last summer in the face of the possibility of an autumn poll . |
| 10 | Bill 's loyalty to his apprentice had been ill rewarded this evening and no trainer could afford to be sentimental . |
| 11 | For example , on the crucial question of the medical condition of the evacuees , which was to cause so much controversy , the Board of Education believed that local authorities had been adequately warned that pediculosis ( head lice ) would be a problem and had been given instructions on how to disinfect children by the use of steam baths ; also that its memorandum Ev . |
| 12 | Chatam , who was narrowly beaten by Jodami in the Hennessy Cognac Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown , has been lightly raced this year and is not yet a certain runner . |