Example sentences of "we have been [vb pp] that [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , the Supreme Council of National Security ( SCNS ) on Jan. 26 announced that all aircraft would be " confiscated " and their pilots kept in custody , stressing that " this policy would be applied to all parties which violate Iranian air , land or sea spaces " , and on the same day Baker confirmed that " we have been assured that Iran intends to remain totally neutral " . |
| 2 | In the Gospel we have been told that Jesus will bring about a new exodus ( 9:31 ) by his death and resurrection at Jerusalem : a release from a worse bondage and a more terrible death than that which befell the Israelites in Egypt . |
| 3 | We have been told that finances for health and safety will be found but we were never told from where that money would come from . |
| 4 | ‘ We have been told that Prince Charles sleeps in one room and his lady in another , ’ said a Korean worker at the hotel . |
| 5 | As we go to press we have been informed that AGI ( Electronics ) Ltd. and its subsidiaries KEF Electronics Ltd. , Meridian Audio Ltd. and Boothroyd Stuart Ltd. are in the hands of the receiver . |