Example sentences of "have [adv] [verb] a big [noun] " in BNC.

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1 America , which has not had a big oil spill since 1976 , is reacting collectively and predictably to the spill in Prince William Sound off Alaska by condemning the oil business and all its works .
2 ‘ It was a good effort in any case because Niodini , who finished fourth , has already won a big race at Doncaster this week . ’
3 But faith has always played a big part in the game , and in France they have often made things happen simply by believing .
4 Broadcasting has always played a big part in our lives , and still does .
5 Suicide has always played a big role in Greenland .
6 erm er which has really made a big difference .
7 Wilkinson was in no doubt how his team had benefited : ‘ The fact I was able to work so hard with them has definitely made a big difference and helped improve my back four .
8 But the crucial thing he had n't told us was that his girlfriend was one of the operators involved in the ring , and he 'd just had a big row with her .
9 Well not disappointed that they 'd picked up Marvin Cox because obviously they 're going to need a very strong side if they 're going to win anything so erm you know , with guys like Marvin around , then it 's got to be a good idea , you know , they 've obviously made a big jump there to grab someone they think 's going to make a difference .
10 If you ask me , I reckon we 've all made a big change for the better .
11 I 've just seen a big crane .
12 I 've just got a big case full of paperwork to do when I get
13 They had just done a big concert at the Albert Hall with an orchestra for an album called Snowgoose .
14 we 've not got a big room
15 I had always wanted a big family , and we were fortunate enough to be allowed to adopt another little girl .
16 It is very strange that the slimmer we get the more critical we become of our body , often exclaiming , ‘ but I 've still got a big waist/tummy/hips/bottom ! ’
17 and it a it had happened to of slipped away at that time and I went to step off , and , with it not being blown up properly that 's how it just flattened and I went off sid I 've still got a big bruise on my left knee !
18 You 've also built a big wall around your house .
19 He had n't got a big selection but I went down er I was going to use stocks .
20 We 've never had a big dog before , but we thought in these violent days it might protect us . ’
21 My parents or family had never made a big deal about my body or development .
22 Much of this year 's spurt in capital spending ( up from around $150m to some $220m ) is related to airbags , but the speciality chemical businesses have also seen a big increase , spread over a number of small projects .
23 Fifty five nurseries have also reported a big trade in bulbs from the wild , although they have avoided participating in it .
24 All credit to them they know they have n't got a big guy apart from Ormanroyd as an outlet player so they 're prepared to be patient and build up and pass the ball al pass their way through .
25 Because you have n't got a big prick ? ’
26 ‘ Our computerised systems have definitely played a big part in the fact that our guests keep on returning to Hallery House ; the hotel continues to provide the same level of efficient , friendly service ( whether or not we are there in person ourselves ) at all times .
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