Example sentences of "[vb -s] not been [adj] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although plastic pipe has been widely used for wastes and drains , until recently it has not been suitable for hot water . |
| 2 | It could be improved by including all the results of excavations since 1961 , but this has not been possible for various reasons , the most important of which is that it is no longer the intention to study the results of 367 , but to turn to another event recorded by Ammianus which can be illuminated by this old study and by more recent work . |
| 3 | With respect , I shall not give way because my hon. Friend has not been present for much of the debate . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | Of course he 's not been well for some time and he did n't take care of himself . ’ |