Example sentences of "i [verb] [be] [vb pp] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I remember being given some caviar once when we were in Russia — wrapped in newspaper because they had no containers to put it in ! |
| 2 | But I had been visited that morning by what was usually at this state of the term a rare inspiration , and was writing a poem of my own . |
| 3 | I had applied to continue full-time research following my degree course , but this had been turned down by my chief officers ; however , I had been told that assistance for part-time study would almost certainly be approved in view of the national policy of encouraging officers to extend their educational qualifications . |
| 4 | I 've been sent some stuff by Chris who used to run Harlow group . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | I 've always shaved my legs but I 've been told that shaving makes the hair grow more strongly . |
| 7 | 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 . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ This is the reason they were first given and I would like to think that I have been given this award because of that . |
| 9 | 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 ’ . |
| 10 | I have been given enough money for you to live the life of a gentleman in London while you are studying . |
| 11 | I have been sent another example , which is rather more serious . |
| 12 | I HAVE been left some money by my grandmother and have decided to buy myself a car with it . |
| 13 | I have been advised that situation ( 1 ) applies to your Night , Early and Back shifts but that situation ( 2 ) applies to your Day shift . |
| 14 | 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 . |