Example sentences of "although [pron] have be " in BNC.

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1 Fletcher said : ‘ Our batting department has let us down in both Tests , although everyone has been working hard on their game and how to combat their spinners on turning pitches .
2 Sampras , meanwhile , was planning to talk with Tom 's twin brother , Tim , who has been working with Eliot Teltscher and , although nothing had been settled at the time of writing , Andrew Agassi was looking for a coach who could help him improve what he knows remains a fundamental weakness in his game — his serve .
3 The deal may lead to others , although nothing has been signed yet in the UK or the US .
4 Tolonen described Noorda 's role as one involving strategy and planning rather than day-to-day operations , adding ‘ We have a very strong group of executives — we have looked at various times at succession , ’ although no-one has been designated to succeed .
5 The worst hit areas were in North Wales , the north west and the Midlands , although no-one 's been hurt in the mini quake which was felt in districts as far apart as Devon and Scotland .
6 Although I had been informed that the present French artists were low in merit , I did not expect to find them , with little exception , so totally devoid of it .
7 Although I had been under no real illusions that an amazing secret would suddenly be revealed , I was nevertheless disappointed that my theories had proved to be groundless .
8 It was not until eleven years later that I returned to England and saw Biddy and Joe again , although I had been writing regularly to them .
9 I was 19-years-old and , although I had been in action bombarding the Normandy coast and seen ships lost , the thought of this new venture alarmed me .
10 When climbing on rough rock I reverse the jacket to protect the Pertex layer from tearing ; although I 've been surprised just how robust the garment is , given a total weight of just 600g .
11 Although I 've been writing about the latest machines this month , I shall be including the older models in later articles .
12 There are traps you can fall into if you do too much television — although I 've been on a lot since '89 , I do tend to turn most things down .
13 But yes , abroad lies our final year of partnership , although I 've been toying with the idea of alighting upon a play by Shakespeare hitherto unknown , unseen and unenacted . ’
14 Although I 've been here for a long time , I 've got my house , got my family here , I 've got comfortable living , although not er luxurious but er normal standard , better standard than I could have in India .
15 I like to show people I 've got guts , although I 've been scared at times . ’
16 What , what time erm although I 've been to San Franciso , I 've never worked out what time the evening news is there .
17 I 'd finished my foundation year earlier that summer and , although I 'd been offered a fulltime place — and grant — to do my Fine Art degree in painting , I blew it out .
18 And went on telling him odiously about me ( one Saturday morning shopping in the Village ) and I did n't know where to look , although I 'd been wanting to meet him .
19 Keifer Sutherland , son of Donald , managed to steer clear of drugs , ‘ although I have been known to let off steam occasionally , ’ he said .
20 Although I have been a member of the board for less than a year , and chairman but a few weeks , I believe I have now been accepted into the bosom of the Athletico family .
21 Although I have been billed as a " computer man " — I have been employed in the computer marketing and services side of IBM for 17 years — for over half this time I have been a line manager .
22 Although I have been there myself .
23 ‘ No , I have a little flat of my own , although I have been spending more time than usual at the villa since the kidnapping .
24 Although I have been a long time supporter .
25 Not far away , on the shore of Loch Gruinart the map shows Traigh nan Cisteachan the beach of the cists Although none have been found here yet there are signs of an early occupation .
26 He 'd asked her to wait for him , and although she 'd been too angry at the time to say that she would , she had nevertheless avoided marriage to anyone else despite the many proposals she 'd had .
27 Although she 'd been enchanted by the boisterous reunions , her attention was immediately arrested by the man 's striking colouring .
28 And although she 'd been sad to be leaving her family behind , she had been looking forward to a few weeks ' holiday and then — a new job , a new life .
29 Although she had been seen at the school less frequently over the past few years , rehearsals and contracts were organized so smoothly that the dancers had not noticed her gradual disappearance .
30 She had played beautifully once upon a time , and even now , although she had been compelled to give it up almost entirely , it was a joy to listen to her .
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