Example sentences of "have been [vb pp] for many [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the conditions in Greek state psychiatric hospitals have been exposed for many years . |
| 2 | Rift systems have been studied for many decades but have received renewed attention since the early 1970s because of their association with crustal upwarps and their role in continental rupture . |
| 3 | Values for van der Waals constants have been determined for many gases ( see table 3.3 ) . |
| 4 | I have been involved for many years with the channel tunnel project as a whole and its associated terminal at King 's Cross . |
| 5 | Certain immigrant communities have been documented for many years as having higher mental hospital admission rates . |
| 6 | Interventions by schools to reduce smoking have been undertaken for many decades , although little attention has been given to assessing their effectiveness . |
| 7 | Is the Minister aware that the proposals for the expansion and development of the Dalzell works have been pursued for many years more consistently and vigorously by the Labour party than by any other party ? |
| 8 | Taramasalata p112 Tartare Sauce p48 Tea p36/ The most popular drink in the world , made from the dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis Tea , varieties of pp36–7 Teewurst pp13–14/ A smooth German sausage for spreading Teriyaki p54/ A Japanese marinade based on soya sauce The Great British Eight pp86–8/ The traditional selection of British cheeses that have been produced for many years The Soil Association p85/ The standards body controlling the marketing of officially recognised organically produced foods Tisanes p37/ Herbal drinks made from the leaves or fruits of plants such as mint , hibiscus etc . |
| 9 | They have been used for many years as propellants in aerosols , in the production of some foam packaging and as coolants in refrigerators . |
| 10 | Although they have been known for many years their evolutionary position is still hotly debated . |
| 11 | Variants of this reaction have been known for many years . |
| 12 | Variants of this reaction have been known for many years . |
| 13 | FLARES on the Sun have been known for many years to produce powerful bursts of X-rays , gamma-rays and charged particles . |
| 14 | Our eyes have been closed for many centuries , yet the sages and physicians of the East have never lost sight of the reality of the WHOLE . |
| 15 | Some companies , such as Amway , manufacturers of the world 's first biodegradable household cleaning product , LOC ( Liquid Organic Cleaner ) , have been committed for many years to environmentally sound principles in the formulation , manufacture , packaging and distribution of their products . |
| 16 | These are a historical survival and no new irredeemable stocks have been issued for many years . |