Example sentences of "[to-vb] been [vb pp] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The contributors seem to have been given a clear brief to provide just enough context to introduce the paintings themselves , with special emphasis on distinguishing the styles of lesser masters , and many plates showing refreshingly unfamiliar works from recent London auctions , all perhaps with antique collectors in mind . |
| 2 | The top chasers have a habit of being able to give weight and a beating to their more humble rivals and although Barnbrook Again appears to have been given a stiff task in conceding 8lb to Rusch de Farges , his two runs already this season should give him the advantage . |
| 3 | He was frequently referred to on radio and television , and in the papers , as the first person to have been given an artificial heart . |
| 4 | He shaped well when fourth behind Tipping Tim at Cheltenham and appears to have been given an ideal build-up . |
| 5 | Once again Saddam Hussein appeared to have been given an 11th-hour chance to stop the slaughter ; once again , the powerful American-led military coalition was crouched , set to pounce . |
| 6 | This looks to have been painted a long time ago . ’ |
| 7 | The Jockey Club expects to ‘ clarify that situation shortly ’ and Pipe , who believes the horse to have been administered a fast-acting tranquiliser , is anxiously awaiting the results . |