Example sentences of "been on [noun] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But even for him there 's a thrill playing with bands who 've been on top for quarter of a century |
| 2 | His nerves had been on hold for days . |
| 3 | When John Thelwall , a well-known democrat and agitator , who had recently been on trial for treason , happened to call and then decided to stay for some time , the strange community fell under suspicion . |
| 4 | Market specialists are convinced that at least three major deals , having been on ice for months , are now all set to roll , helping S G Warburg rise 64 to 538p , Hambros add 22 to 238p and Kleinwort Benson gain 19 to 238p . |
| 5 | UPH 's shareholders may wonder why Desmond spent £4.4m of their money on a site which had been on offer for £2.7m . |
| 6 | Denis , who has n't been on stage for decades , has n't a nerve in his body . |