Example sentences of "[been] [vb pp] because it [be] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The importance of the Cycladic islands had been exaggerated because it was alleged that there were Cycladic influences in the Balkans and in Italy and indeed Sicily , and in Iberia . |
| 2 | This has been done because it is believed that the State has an interest in seeking to prevent those actions and to punish those who so act . |
| 3 | We 've been told that it has n't been trialed because it was produced in a hurry . |
| 4 | When the issue has not been discussed because it is felt to be too painful to talk about or because it is considered an unsuitable topic of conversation , then there may be problems . |
| 5 | Andrew Eliel , editor of the guide , said the award had been launched because it was felt the best chef did not necessarily work in the best restaurant . |