Example sentences of "[pron] have have [art] [adj] day " in BNC.

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31 We had had a superb day 's climbing , and to say his death was tragic is an understatement .
32 The barman looked like he 'd had a long day 's journey into night , although the monocle and the silk smoking-jacket were as natty as ninepence .
33 The CO sat in another rain-washed tent to receive Charles 's fairly smart salute and ask him if he 'd had a good day .
34 Well not too early because he 'd had a hard day .
35 Anyway , he disappeared soon after you left — told Stella he 'd had a heavy day and was off to bed with a book .
36 He had had a long day at the hospital and the drive down from London had not been easy .
37 He had had a good day at the office and his head had not troubled him ; they seemed pleased with his work ; he had been looking forward to telling her about it over supper , and now this .
38 ‘ His engineer would not take over as he had had a full day 's terror , so I volunteered to take over engine control in his place .
39 Perhaps he had had a bad day at the garage and had not sold enough crummy second-hand cars .
40 I think he 's had a busy day .
41 When he 's had a bad day he looks really sad .
42 Poor little chap , he 's had an ugly day , " she said .
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