Example sentences of "and [vb -s] been for some [noun] " in BNC.

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1 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 .
2 ‘ The Khanate is settled , and has been for some time , ’ his father said dismissively .
3 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 . ’
4 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 .
5 There is indeed , and has been for some years , discussion on the political level as to whether , and to what extent , public transport , particularly in capital cities , should be regarded , and financed , as a social service , out of taxation whether national or local .
6 Nine tenths of the Leicester ring road is finished and has been for some years .
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