1.  A ban has been imposed on the hunting and killing of whales.

2.  A barrier had risen where no barrier had been before.

3.  A battery of field guns had been increasing its activity over the last hour, Reeves reported.

4.  A Benevolent Fund has been established and been able to help an increasing number of members facing hardship.

5.  A big advantage in starting the magazine on-line has been the cost, Moore said.

6.  A bloody disgrace the way the whole area been allowed to deteriorate.

7.  A body had been cast up on the rocks.

8.  A boiled egg and two slices of buttered bread had been laid out at his place at the table.

9.  A bomber had been brought down by anti-aircraft fire.