Example sentences of "[vb -s] been a [noun] [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 But the Leeds manager is almost certainly on the point of making a move — and the priority is the right-back position that has been a problem all season because of the absence of Mel Sterland .
2 But the Leeds manager is almost certainly on the point of making a move and the priority is the right-back position that has been a problem all season because of Mel Sterland 's absence .
3 Self-belief has been a problem this season and has not been helped by narrow defeats against Wasps ( 11–7 ) , Saracens ( 13–12 ) and London Irish ( 12–9 ) and a 9–9 draw with Rugby .
4 It rained for the first time since we arrived in Sian today ; There has been a drought all winter , and the townsfolk have been out into the countryside to help water the crops .
5 I hope these problems wo n't discourage your company from continuing to run the service , which I hope has been a success this year .
6 ‘ They are looking fresher and bouncier , and I just sense there has been a lot more energy about them the past 10 days .
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