Example sentences of "have been [vb pp] for [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An attractive programme of visits to both transport and cultural centres has been arranged for your interest . |
| 2 | The theory of the new international division of labour has been criticized for its uncompromising condemnation of TNC operations in the Third World , on the grounds that there is not very much that is new about it and that it relies on an empirical base that is far too limited ( see , for example , Cohen , 1987 , ch.7 ; Jenkins , 1984 ; Gordon , 1988 ) . |
| 3 | Well the only thing is that I hope that the next generation that is coming along now will appreciate what has been done for their generation because it took a long time for us to get what we wanted for our children and now with our grandchildren are coming along I hope the town will improve with their growth . |
| 4 | The prosecution have proved the killing of Dr Howe the doctors have certified him unfit , and an order has been made for his detention in hospital , he 'll be assessed by doctors and when he 's fit to resume he 'll return to trial . |
| 5 | Mrs Bottomley , 44 , formerly Health Minister , has been rewarded for her robust defence of the health reforms in the run-up to the campaign by being promoted to Secretary of State . |
| 6 | Mr Gummer has used the guest house for every Tory conference since his student days and he told friends that he has been rewarded for his continued custom with the best room in the house . |
| 7 | It has been tailored for its purpose and has been tested extensively over the past 12 years . |
| 8 | Cummins was the West Indies ' leading wicket-taker in the World Cup and he has been selected for their squad to tour Australia this winter . |
| 9 | Lo Rosiere has been selected for its gentle runs where progression is without fear . |
| 10 | The Polish government has promised not to send them home , but no deal has been reached for their resettlement . |
| 11 | And still with crime , a former Scotland hockey player has been jailed for her part in armed raids on shops in Glasgow . |
| 12 | But at least she has been prepared for her party to stand in elections here . |
| 13 | Henley rower , Steve Redgrave has been honoured for his outstanding achievement in the sport . |
| 14 | And the summary from Chadwick , Ellis and Rutherford in 1930 could equally well be applied to the events of 1989 : ‘ In all the cases reported , the presence of an element has been mistaken for its creation . ’ |
| 15 | You have refused to pay what has been asked for my return , but if you knew what I have become , a fearless old man with nothing left to lose , you would pay twice as much to have me kept away ! |
| 16 | A good bibliography — particularly if annotated — may reflect an author 's authoritative grasp of his field ( conversely , a large bibliography of titles listed baldly , without organization or comment , may indicate that an outsider has been employed for its preparation ) . |
| 17 | , British Gas has been attacked for its environmental record by a leading representative of Confeniae , the umbrella organisation of Ecuador 's Indian peoples . |
| 18 | A LABOUR candidate has been attacked for his ‘ arrogant ’ attitude towards the forthcoming General Election . |
| 19 | Some poor animal , some poor travesty that has been imprisoned for its own safety and the safety of others . |
| 20 | Its American equivalent , the New Yorker , has been read for its advertisements in this country for as long as I can remember . |
| 21 | Hilda Amiel , alleged to be the very godmother of fake art , has been arraigned for her part in what the US Attorney calls the ‘ single largest worldwide source and distribution network of bogus prints ’ . |
| 22 | The Government has been criticised for its complacent attitude to the protection of children and young people at work in a joint report by the Children 's Rights Development Unit in Scotland and the Scottish Low Pay Unit . |
| 23 | The Archbishop of Canterbury , Dr. George Carey , has been criticised for his comments on the views of the Roman Catholic church towards contraception . |
| 24 | Judge Hill has been criticised for his handling of another alleged child sex case , it was disclosed later . |
| 25 | A warrant has been issued for his arrest . |
| 26 | Gil Thompson , chief executive of Manchester International Airport , who has been a tireless supporter of North West economic regeneration , has been knighted for his services to air transport . |
| 27 | Sir Graham Day , who runs Cadbury Schweppes and the automobile company Rover , has been admired for his hands-on style of management since his arrival in the UK from Canada more than 20 years ago . |
| 28 | She has been nominated for her bounty packs campaign — the samples of baby food , drinks , nappies and creams given free to new mothers . |
| 29 | Dr Jones has been nominated for his ability to communicate serious medical issues in a simple and entertaining way . |
| 30 | The scheme has been praised for its clear and well-presented schedules , and this is definitely one of its strengths even if the schedules may seem a little daunting on first acquaintance . |