Example sentences of "had [to-vb] with [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus socialism , as the idea of a future form of society , has had to contend with a strong reassertion of individualism and private enterprise , and of civil and political rights against the possibility of autocratic rule ; and a transition to a socialist society now appears a far more complex and uncertain process . |
| 2 | In recent years the DST has had to cope with a conflicting number of loyalties amongst those political refugees France has allowed to enter its country , especially from the Middle East . |
| 3 | It has had to cope with a double whammy of recession coupled with turbuence in the Lloyd 's insurance market which accounts for 50% of its business . |
| 4 | Kohl had always had to cope with the personal problem of appearing lacklustre and undynamic , and in 1988 even close colleagues doubted whether he could remain as Chancellor for long . |
| 5 | These men who , with their fists , knocked others insensible , the art of doing so having been passed down as a necessary part of their growing up , had evidently never had to deal with a fainting female before ; and when the big , fat , enormous-breasted woman came into the kitchen , bawling , ‘ What the hell d' you think you 're at ! |
| 6 | She had an almost Germanic regard for order , and set about repairing the house , the stables , the outbuildings and conservatory with the willing and cheerful help of a small , dedicated band of local people , with whom she could relax and be herself , without putting up defences as she 'd had to do with the false Pyglings . |
| 7 | Within the spirits category , Scotch Whisky has had to compete with a wider range of heavily marketed white spirits . |
| 8 | After all , I have had to live with a big bottom all my life ! |