Example sentences of "[vb -s] been on a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Additional proposals include setting up an emergency fund to save buildings or sites for the nation and another for historic gardens ( two proposals which have met with approval ) , and cutting back on conservation grants , principally repair grants made to local authorities , amounting to £9.5 million annually , half of which has been on a pound-for-pound basis . |
| 2 | In twenty-four hours she has been on a whistle-stop tour of three countries . |
| 3 | Over the past few weeks , their National Team has been on a British Tour and wherever they play , the house is packed . |
| 4 | However , the emphasis in LMS training has been on a whole-school approach , with governors , teachers , office staff , cleaners , caretakers , technicians , ancillary staff and LEA representatives working together for a full day in a particular school . |
| 5 | Despite the fact that unvented hot water cylinders often come with all the components pre-fitted to the hot water cylinder , the Building Regulations require the use of an ‘ Approved Installer ’ — which means someone who has been on a proper training course . |
| 6 | Mansell has been on a flying visit to the Williams HQ at Didcot in Oxfordshire where he talked about his life and challenges . |
| 7 | Although it is less the case now than in the past , the longer a person has been on a particular committee the greater the likelihood that he or she will eventually succeed either to its chair or to the senior minority party position . |
| 8 | The 23-year-old has been on a weekly contract since last season , but emerged as a leading figure following the injury to Paul Elliott . |
| 9 | He 's a gem , always full of good humour , and he 's been on a few times , now , but this particular moment was when I noticed in the studio lights a glint of trouser zip . |
| 10 | Bloody film star he ought to be , not a and he you see him on the television , he 's been on a few times at night ! |
| 11 | Since leaving the army , he 's been on a constant round of lecture tours . |
| 12 | ‘ Yes , so even though she 's been on a self-monitoring programme for several years now I felt that constant professional supervision was necessary , and so did Dr Russell . ’ |