Example sentences of "[conj] have been [prep] [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | It is of great significance that most of the NICs are presently or have been in recent times one-party states , not necessarily totalitarian in the classic sense , but certainly lacking in most of the genuinely pluralistic institutions that characterize advanced industrial societies . |
2 | If a child is sniffing with a group of young people , and has been for some time , it may help to provide other more interesting and exciting leisure activities . |
3 | ‘ The Khanate is settled , and has been for some time , ’ his father said dismissively . |
4 | For one thing , Kelly 's very happily involved in a relationship and has been for some time , so I 'm quite convinced her eyes wo n't stray towards any ski-bums , no matter how handsome . ’ |
5 | Bob Gunnell , of course , is an was and has been for some time a very supportive member of South East Arts and active in many of its committees . |
6 | ‘ I think you do follow us , ’ Cranston replied , ‘ and have been for some time . |