Example sentences of "i [vb base] been [vb pp] [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I 've been sent some stuff by Chris who used to run Harlow group .
2 He interrupted her thoughts and showed he was himself still on the same track , for he observed , ‘ I 've been called many things in my time , but never a bully , or , ’ he frowned again , ‘ a megalomaniac out of a horror movie . ’
3 getting increasingly frustrated on the subject of other things , pelican crossings and that I 've been concerned to hear since I 've I 've been requested this question and er it was briefly reported in the Cambridge evening news last night that they they 've had almost continuous telephone calls today complaining erm which shows the public as I thought of my own experience er are very concerned about this and would like to erm first of all bring it to the council 's attention and do regard as serious and ask the chair if there is a proper investigation will be made into the way the council handles this subject .
4 I 've always shaved my legs but I 've been told that shaving makes the hair grow more strongly .
5 I need to know that it 's necessary to remove all those trees I 've been told all sorts of things like they 're in pots and they 'll become pot bound they 're growing outwards they might fall down they might fracture mains they block off the er view of the church well I think they 're a nice asset in the city centre .
6 When Jesus appeared after his resurrection to his disciples in Galilee , he told them , ‘ I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth . ’
7 ‘ This is the reason they were first given and I would like to think that I have been given this award because of that .
8 Anyway , as I have been given more recognition and opportunity to draw to my strengths under your editorship , I would like to express my appreciation and thanks for giving me a ‘ go ’ .
9 I have been given enough money for you to live the life of a gentleman in London while you are studying .
10 I have been sent another example , which is rather more serious .
11 I have been called many things by my political opponents , but I have just been given the kiss of death . ’
12 I HAVE been left some money by my grandmother and have decided to buy myself a car with it .
13 ( I have been told many times by participants in such workshops that they have felt it necessary to conceal from their colleagues where they were going ! )
14 I have been told these engines were derated to 90hp by a plate under the carbs .
15 I have been advised that situation ( 1 ) applies to your Night , Early and Back shifts but that situation ( 2 ) applies to your Day shift .
16 I have been advised this week that out of 18 UK applications for this section of the Human Capital and Mobility Programme only three succeeded .
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