Example sentences of "had been [adj] for many [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It had originally been left to her by a noted amateur ornithologist and eccentric with whom she had been friendly for many years . |
| 2 | She noted the greasy chenille tablecloth which was threadbare where the table edge cut into it — a sure sign , Nelly knew , that the cloth had been undisturbed for many months . |
| 3 | The system of raising local authorities ' revenue by means of the rating system ( where the rateable value of property served as the basis for payment ) had been unpopular for many years . |
| 4 | Its importance as a sire had been obvious for many years as its progeny had proved their worth in the show ring and at stud . |
| 5 | Punch Magazine : April 8 , aged 150 : The satirical publication had been ill for many years with circulation falling to 33,000 . |
| 6 | He had been ill for many months and his five-year term would not have been renewed at the National People 's Congress which starts on Monday . |