Example sentences of "[noun pl] have [verb] [conj] be [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is an argument about whether 2 million homes have disappeared or are still there , occupied , thus contributing to the housing stock . |
| 2 | The Financial Times of Feb. 4 had identified a " shift in EC mood " , which it ascribed to " a realization that the EEA may only be short-lived , as most EFTA countries have applied or are about to apply for full EC membership " . |
| 3 | ‘ Though circumstances have changed and are constantly changing , I trust its emphasis on hope and compassion will still be found relevant today . ’ |
| 4 | Drivers collecting bags from the wards were also trained to ensure they understood why the bags colours had changed and were not apprehensive . |
| 5 | He once caught a pigeon , but it was mostly sparrows so small that , when he laid them on the embers to cook , they were ready by the time the feathers had singed and were hardly worth even sharing , except with the twins who insisted . |
| 6 | Many of my envelopes came back ‘ Return to Sender ’ , and it was clear that most members had died or were very elderly . |
| 7 | Local mothers have formed and are now administering Scotland 's first Gaelic-speaking pre-school playgroups . |
| 8 | At times I feel a wee bit guilty having returned home to Scotland all in one piece , when so many of my friends have died or were badly injured . |
| 9 | I am often asked what skills children have to learn that are specifically drama skills . |
| 10 | Last week 's leaked report revealing that five old people 's homes could close resulted in a wave of protests like this one in Woodstock yesterday.But the Director of Social Services has said that was just one piece of the jigsaw . |