Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] [been] [prep] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If he had a dubious work record , or had been in any kind of trouble , it often did n't matter . |
| 2 | He fervently denied that he had been at the scene of the murders or had been in any way involved . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | ‘ The Khanate is settled , and has been for some time , ’ his father said dismissively . |
| 5 | 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 . ’ |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | I knew only that it was dark , and had been for some while . |
| 8 | He was their paying guest and had been since that afternoon seven years ago when he had tracked Rachel Gebler down to her home in this seaside suburb close to the famous swimming beaches . |
| 9 | The 2nd Battalion , Royal Regiment of Fusiliers , was then the infantry battalion in the ACE Mobile Force , and had been in that role since May 1987 . |
| 10 | ‘ I think you do follow us , ’ Cranston replied , ‘ and have been for some time . |