Example sentences of "has been [verb] get " in BNC.
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| 1 | Intel has been trying to get itself known better recently with television and magazine advertising to offset the rising power of several competitors . |
| 2 | ‘ I 'm sorry miss , but the station has been trying to get hold of you for several days , ’ he interrupted . |
| 3 | A man who was using private land as an unofficial scrap-yard and heavy goods vehicle base has been asked to get the site cleared up . |
| 4 | Mrs Hindle said : ‘ He was so pleased with his bike and he has been itching to get outside and play on it . |
| 5 | Since her son 's death Mrs Barber has been fighting to get the message of the dangers of solvent abuse across . |
| 6 | There is much local opposition to this scheme and a public meeting has been held to get a campaign going . |
| 7 | Quite clearly , to the shame of local and central government , the homelessness crisis has been allowed to get to such a level that I would describe it as a national disgrace . ’ |
| 8 | Pete finds this hilarious ; he has been dying to get his own back for various things for ages and this comes close to the perfect opportunity . |
| 9 | A hotel that 's been flying the Union flag for more than sixty years has been told to get planning permission , or take it down . |
| 10 | Here the original face has been edited to get rid of details , like the earrings . |
| 11 | Chris no Chris has been encouraged to get help with her maths sheets no deadline so I think er that means |