had been vs has been

Some examples from the web:

• His tightie-whitie drawer had been invaded by boxers.
• His company had been around for decades.
• ...my offer had been accepted.
• Our show had been selected for competition.
• The funding had been allocated for 2011-13.
• This letter stated that the measures notified had been introduced.
• Whatever made the stain had been removed.
• Tremblay's mouth had been taped shut.
• Its unveiling had been advertised well beforehand.
• A global agreement had been reached after protracted negotiations in 2001/2002, and had been submitted to the ACPC on August 28, 2002.
• Amendments 20 to 23 had been withdrawn.
• Amendments 12 to 15 had been cancelled.
• Amendments 11 to 13 had been cancelled.
• Amendments 25 to 27 had been cancelled.
• Amendments 21 to 25 inclusive had been cancelled.
• Amendments 37 to 41 had been withdrawn.
• Amendments 36 to 44 had been withdrawn.
• No deadline had been set for tabling amendments.
• The young men had been shot first.
• Both the victims had been surgically implanted.

Some examples from the web:

• Lieutenant Brooks has been quarantined as well.
• The move from Sacramento has been quite pleasant.
• The ship-based president has been destroyed.
• Data's real personality has been completely buried.
• What has changed our society has been wireless devices.
• His business has been hurt by the economy.
• Perhaps your reputation has been exaggerated.
• The leader has been identified as Jean Tournier.
• The torso has been severed in mid-thorax.
• Judge, Arthur has been ostracized his entire life.
• This drawer right here has been removed.
• Maybe the Cambridge sorting office has been hit.
• Our FTL capability has been compromised.
• There has been bloodshed in Calabria.
• The guard has been suspended from duty.
• Everything worth discovering has been discovered.
• Your whole presentation today has been excellent.
• Your experience has been less than positive.
• Use of live ammunition has been authorized.
• Our little team has been officially disbanded.