Example sentences of "there [vb -s] be a [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since the 1950s there has been a fifth column of British writers who demonstrate and often acknowledge their admiration for French writing , Alain Robbe-Grillet and the nouveau roman in particular . |
| 2 | After giving details of the first four murders , Mr John said : ‘ There has been a fifth development , a murder in south London , which bears features similar to the others we are investigating . ’ |
| 3 | It is only the fifth time in the post-war history of the tournament that this has happened , and only the third time there has been a First Division v Second Division clash in each semi-final . |
| 4 | Since competitive cat shows began , there has been a third selection pressure operating on feline coat colours — that of purification . |
| 5 | Travel agents say there 's been a last minute rush for holidays abroad … with the weather here looking distinctly dismal … |