Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] been [verb] down [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You 've always been marked down as the non-violent type . |
| 2 | The original 260,000 employees have since been whittled down to 50,000 and Sir Monty is a little resentful that he is probably most remembered for setting that radical rundown in motion . |
| 3 | The six themes are at unequal stages of development in that some have already been broken down into specific research projects whereas others are at a more exploratory stage . |
| 4 | Lumps of excrement and sodden pieces of toilet paper lie in the water in a state which suggests they have not been broken down at all . |
| 5 | ( Alternatively , you could pretend that you have just been beamed down from outer space and that you do not understand a word that he is saying — which is at least partly true ! ) |
| 6 | I also welcome two more amendments which have also been put down by my Noble Friend , Lord and of course are down for discussion now . |
| 7 | These have now been laid down by the UKCC in its Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse , Midwife and Health Visitor . |