Example sentences of "they have [been] [prep] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 These two treatises gave classic expression to the opposing arguments about the eucharist , and they have been of great interest to theologians ever since .
2 However , they have been of considerable value in that they have challenged the assumptions of many gerontologists and policy makers and forced a closer examination of our knowledge about health and ageing in later life .
3 Since then they have been on active duty in Aden , Persian Gulf , Malaya , Borneo , Northern Ireland , and Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf .
4 The majority of the contracts have been awarded to Northern Ireland institutions and where they have been with other institutions it has been the policy of the Panel to encourage the employment of junior Northern Ireland based researchers on the projects .
5 Charity commissioners admit they have been in lengthy discussions with Jansen 's solicitors about her position with the charitable foundation .
6 Their courage in entering into the conflict and their presence of mind in circumstances in which they have been in enormous danger are a great tribute to the individuals themselves and to the institution that sent them .
7 There is a nice pool , sunbathing area and poolside bar at the back of the apartments , and we know they 'll be just as popular in Summer '90 as they have been in previous years .
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