Example sentences of "have not [prep] [art] past " in BNC.
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| 1 | The UK conservation designations have not in the past been sufficient to curb considerable losses of upland grasslands and moorlands because of agricultural ( and forestry ) development . |
| 2 | Perhaps the main reason why we British have not in the past been particularly enthusiastic about positive health maintenance is that sensible medical advice on the subject is mainly concerned with telling us not to do things . |
| 3 | Pakistan 's judges have not in the past stood up to presidents . |
| 4 | But such benefits have not in the past kept pace with inflation . |
| 5 | My right hon. Friend will be aware , however , that contributions to the main United Nations budget have not in the past always been paid on time or in full , even by members of the Security Council . |
| 6 | erm they have not in the past proved themselves to be the most capable o of people to er to support these things so in conclusion I 'd say that we must put this as part of a shopping list , the shopping list is on there er it is something to bring London and the South East of England which includes Hertfordshire and to make it an economic and viable area and look at the evidence of the other cities and I hope that er all of you will support the motion . |
| 7 | ‘ I mean , you have n't in the past . ’ |
| 8 | Universities are ready to go for the big time and exploit their earning capacity in a way they have n't in the past . |