Example sentences of "have always [vb pp] a very " in BNC.

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1 The number of strikers receiving supplementary benefit has always constituted a very insignificant proportion of the total number of persons on strike the lowest figure was 0.12 per cent in 1962 and the highest was 14.46 per cent in 1972 which was the year of the miners ' strike .
2 Michael has always taken a very active part in the upbringing of the children .
3 ZZAP ! has always had a very strong opinion against software piracy ( eg the article ‘ Pirate Walks The Plank ’ , Issue 87 ) and I think you 're right in many of your arguments .
4 I have always had a very considerable respect , and indeed admiration , for Mrs Castle .
5 WSR Managing Director Mark Smith commented : ‘ We note the changes Taunton Cider have had to make , but we have always enjoyed a very amicable and successful working relationship with them .
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