Example sentences of "been [verb] [verb] for [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 In goodwill tours of the Six Counties he has been heard to ask for alcohol-free lager and other exotic drinks .
2 The walks have been arranged to cater for all age groups , with a few designed for those with limited walking ability , and some have been planned to link with bus routes .
3 Captain Mark Phillips had been expected to remain for some time in his cottage on the estate , where he has lived since the marriage broke up three years ago .
4 Ralph Pickles says that although the product is not profitable yet , the price has been set to allow for expanded production .
5 He shall be assessed on the whole amount or value of that benefit except in so far as is shown that the benefit derives directly or indirectly from income on which he has already been charged to tax for that year or a previous year of assessment .
6 Helen had been trying to learn for some time , but she found it very hard although Tony was endlessly patient with her .
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