Example sentences of "[been] paid for the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even though the Government may be afraid to say what has been paid for the companies , we shall do so and will be able to compare the selling price with the asset stripping price when that process is engaged in . |
| 2 | He was run off his legs the last time and he had only just been paid for the quarter . ’ |
| 3 | We will probably have to prove that we have not been paid for the consignment . |
| 4 | Three hundred and eight pounds was for the ladies open , four hundred and twenty for the outing to , two hundred and twenty six had already been paid for the coach , plus all the prizes . |
| 5 | The payment of seamen 's wages only when the owner had been paid for the freight carried , on the ancient maxim that " freights are the mother of wages " , was discontinued and payment required on the basis of service , whether freight was carried or not . |
| 6 | He said he had been paid for the picture , but admitted that ‘ in order to entice bidders ’ he had agreed with Sotheby 's that payment would be spread over three instalments . |
| 7 | He 'd explain that in the kerfuffle last night he had n't been paid for the jobs he 'd done . |
| 8 | It has not been revealed how much money the Bulgers have been paid for the interview , but the figure is thought to be in the five-figure bracket . |