Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] [pers pn] have a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ So , given that I have a political opportunity , I tend to become an enthusiast harnessing the forces that are at work , trying to get the best out of them , trying to use them for the political purposes that I believe in . |
| 2 | It seems to me that given that you have a southern bypass , there could be an argument for saying , if we had a northern inner relief road , that northern inner relief road together with a southern bypass , could perform some of the functions of the western relief road . |
| 3 | When I found some it had a strange smell — of sweet and sour sauce — and it seemed to be very moist . |
| 4 | And of course we 've got this I have a little dog and she loves to roll in this . |
| 5 | For instance , on cinema nights we were always assured of good seats as one of his armourers was regularly on the door collecting tickets , and he made sure we had a good view . |
| 6 | She never missed writing to her parents though , and the family made sure she had a regular supply of correspondence and gifts . |
| 7 | Before hanging up , make sure you have a firm commitment from your debtor to take a definite action by a definite date . |
| 8 | To minimise the chances of failure , make sure you have a few big Mobs rather than lots of small ones . |
| 9 | * Make sure you have a single basic question you are trying to answer ( p. 13 ) . |
| 10 | Make sure you have a secure grip that is comfortable to you and the person being lifted . |
| 11 | Check over all the things you have written down earlier in the preparation phase and make sure you have a full picture of yourself as regards health-related habits . |
| 12 | when buying a new model opt for a smaller vehicle which consumes less fuel and make sure it has a catalytic converter fitted |
| 13 | If you carry a handbag , make sure it has a secure clasp or zip . |
| 14 | This session is the cause of much joshing in the Right Said Fred camp , him saying how he 'd make sure he had a hot shower first and primed himself for action if he did it again , his partners enjoying wiggling their little fingers at any opportunity and ribbing him for his perceived shortcomings . |
| 15 | ‘ Otherwise I 'll make sure he has a few more broken bones , ’ she warned . |
| 16 | So , if you feel in need of a night on the town , our rundown of the babysitting options available should make sure you have a carefree time ! |
| 17 | The Prison Service is in this business of when things go wrong we have a full enquiry to learn the lessons . |
| 18 | I 'm I 'm every day people , before I met you my life was standing still , it was standing still I had a one way ticket |
| 19 | still , it was standing still I had a one way ticket |
| 20 | Read the instructions carefully , then thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener , making sure you have a sufficient quantity to carry out the job . |
| 21 | Claire says she makes sure he has a good day out … and Allan says there 's no other way to learn or get better than just climbing |
| 22 | I am anxious to make sure they have a good family background and a stable growing-up period . ’ |
| 23 | If ( admittedly , in some companies it is a big ‘ if ’ ) your employer is genuinely concerned to make sure you have a fair deal , it is quite possible that the original decision will be reversed , or at least modified , upon appeal . |
| 24 | So long as she stayed silent she had a secret weapon . |