Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [conj] [adv] have [art] " in BNC.

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1 It was always disappointing to sight the Land Rover and anticipate being in camp in a few minutes and then have an hour to walk .
2 The use of English was thus significantly more restricted in the first generation than in the second generation , who had generally attended British schools and often had a native-like command of British English .
3 The sovereign 's power to debase the currency has passed to the commercial banks and so has the seigniorage which once accrued to the state .
4 She deformed Social Services and now has the gall to congratulate the Government for this under-funded Act .
5 It exports to most other European countries and also has a presence in the US and Brazil .
6 When I came home the sun was shining brilliantly and warmly into the front of the house so I first of all had a read about the similar groups and then had a quick and short snooze till the phone rang and I began work on the laptop in the sunshine , as the battery capacity lasts about an hour or so .
7 For example , sanguine Conté Carres crayons are made with a mixture of native earths plus softeners such as China clay , while the natural lump sanguine you can buy does not have these softening additives and so has a different texture .
8 This happened only for the deeper intervals and also had the effect of nearly destroying the core .
9 Many poor households were exempt from domestic rates but still had a vote in the local election ; they had an incentive to vote for high spending programmes .
10 All three use single-member constituencies and therefore have the common drawback that substantial minorities are not necessarily represented .
11 They will receive an uncovenanted bonus of seats , especially if most constituencies return only three members and consequently have the quotas that are hardest to fill .
12 an interest in the history of their island and its legends , knew a great deal of the Gaelic poetry of the bards and the native songs , could quote extensively from the Bible and Gaelic proverbs and often had an unusually accurate memory of dates .
13 The Elonex is similar to the Apricot in many ways and even has the optional stereo sound input and output but it does n't have as many security features .
14 Although the Hanson plans for Imperial were never fully spelled out , it was claimed that Hanson had great experience of digesting major acquisitions and also had the ability to rejuvenate ailing companies , transforming their profitability .
15 If at all possible select pairs that already have a track record for breeding .
16 Why not use those enormous silly grey eyes that never had a wayward or mischievous look in them ?
17 A minority of children will be involved in two or more divorces and therefore have a growing number of step-relatives and half-siblings .
18 The charity has been running for the past ten years and also has a branch in Middlesbrough which specialises in providing relief for sufferers of cerebral palsy in Poland .
19 As you yourself said , on Sunday , we have acted together for ten years and never had a quarrel , although we have had many a grave difference on questions of policy .
20 He 's done more than most in the Greater Ranges in the last ten years and still has the prospect of many more years to come .
21 These usually have two or more burners and possibly have a grill .
22 I still weigh 66 kilos and still have a galaxy of spots around my nose and all over my chin .
23 Workers who have adapted to tedious and undemanding jobs and therefore have no desire to enhance their skills and knowledge are , it is suggested , likely to resist rather than welcome jobs with the suggested core characteristics .
24 Management will be negotiating a 1 August pay settlement for those grades that normally have a pay review in August .
25 Senior personnel officer Liz Tait said : ‘ People who come to the party always say they have the time of their lives because they can mix with their former workmates and also have the opportunity to participate in a ware sale . ’
26 Every five years or so have a glorious clear out and throw all the old
27 Sanchita Saha , defending , said Mr. Uddin , 29 , had owned the Lal Quila for five years and never had a complaint before .
28 There are many examples of ‘ niche ‘ commodities produced in particular areas and often having a natural or commercial cachet .
29 A collection of free individuals who share certain mutual aims , however , can collaborate on their common objectives and yet have the flexibility to make innovations .
30 He sat at his desk looking over the same papers and repeatedly having the same conversations but unable to take decisions or achieve anything .
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