1. The border has been closed for a while now.
2. This prisoner has been in chains for a very long time.
3. We have already driven along the coast.
4. The flow of this river has always been mesmerizing.
5. She has always wanted to be perfect.
6. She has worn this plain dress for the 2nd time today.
7. She had done a couple of stretching exercises in the past 20 minutes.
8. This valley has become a popular place for families to visit.
