Example sentences of "[adv] [been] [adj] for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | They had all been dead for several days . |
| 2 | Of course he 's not been well for some time and he did n't take care of himself . ’ |
| 3 | Too numerous to list here individually , most were of early-1980s , vintage and had not been airworthy for some time . |
| 4 | The newcomers , of course , have not been responsible for this loss of rural autonomy — indeed , they have been equally affected by the growing remoteness of decision-making . |
| 5 | The Consorzio Venezia Nuova has already been active for some time in redesigning the network of channels in the lagoon , consolidating the barene ( patches of mud flat just above the surface of the water ) and other similar measures . |
| 6 | However , they were originally scheduled for different nights , but it has always been possible for this scenario to arrise , so why did n't they just schedule the matches to be played at the same time no matter what ? |
| 7 | They have also been responsible for many symposia and meetings for specialists in the field of venereology . |
| 8 | The single dog , who has probably been bored for many years , suddenly has a new playmate , who like himself , sleeps most of the time , but will enjoy a game for short periods . |
| 9 | Human interference has often been responsible for such introductions . |
| 10 | The state 's involvement offers crucial protection , since failure to accept a coin or tampering with it in some way , like making a forgery , then is regarded as a crime against the state , and serious penalties including execution have frequently been normal for such activities . |
| 11 | The Macari honeymoon period is in full swing and there 's a determination and self-belief about the players which has n't been visible for some time . |
| 12 | She had guessed that the reason was something to do with Jennifer for she had known that her sister had n't been well for some while and had been undergoing tests since experiencing stabbing pain in her right eye and numbness in her legs . |
| 13 | But then they had n't been alone for any time before . |