Example sentences of "[pron] have have a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I have had a long chat with Stephen and told him I know that he is knocking at the door of the full international side , but I would rather he played and helped out in the match at Tannadice than did nothing at Ibrox . ’
2 I have had a long history of muscular trouble , of a weak back .
3 But the plain fact is that I have had a devilish run of ill luck , and I do not care for Thompson 's tariff .
4 This obviously absorbing hobby is a good stress reliever , ‘ It 's pure escapism and therapeutic — if I have had a frustrating day at work , the minute I get home I pick up a piece of modelling plastic and start modelling , ’ said Rosemary .
5 I have had a real gutful of it . ’
6 But looking back on his past he can say simply : ‘ I have had a good time . ’
7 Joel , 38 , who won Gola League title honours with Runcorn 11 years ago , said : ‘ I have had a good time as a player and I have decided that enough is enough .
8 The 32-year-old Londoner has yet to secure a contract with the team for 1994 , and after finishing second to fellow Williams ' driver Alain Prost in yesterday 's opening qualifying session , said : ‘ I have had a fantastic opportunity with this team and I believe they will be the team to beat again next year .
9 I have had a great time at Sunderland , but I am ambitious and want to play in the Premier League .
10 You and I have had a great time over the last 32 years … most of the time .
11 I have had a clubbed foot since birth .
12 I have had a religious experience — which is not to say , of course , that I am claiming a religious explanation for it .
13 I have had a little difficulty with it .
14 Yes , well , I have had a recent case , erm of within the ward that I visited , so I am aware of having the number of problems in the past , I am aware of the problems , but I could not for personal circumstances do the afternoon that day .
15 He 's got i he 's got a card with I have had a recent head injury .
16 ‘ I think , ’ Anna said a minute later , setting down her brass burden on the kitchen table , ‘ I think I have had a little revelation . ’
17 I have had a few years in which to practise cooking and , somewhat immodestly , I think this cake recipe could be classed as excellent .
18 Ever since I have had a huge interest in any new discovery and great admiration for those who seek adventure below ground .
19 I have had a multidimensional existence , ’ said the sword .
20 I have had a wonderful opportunity here with Camel-Benetton-Ford this year and I feel I have grabbed it with both hands , ’ Brundle said .
21 I have had a wonderful time trying to select flowers that will complement each of you .
22 Similarly , similarly I have prepared all this but just shortly before the meeting I have had a whole wodge of suggestion forms going back to November which I have obviously not taken into account yet . .
23 I have had a Chinese hair-cut which makes me look slightly less like a fierce western barbarian to Chinese eyes , but I have kept my beard .
24 I have had a thrilling adventure !
25 My constituency includes part of four divisions , so I have had a unique opportunity to see the problems which the police face in diverse communities .
26 I have had an indifferent season but I always give 100 per cent effort and so do the other players . ’
27 Over the years , although never establishing a close friendship with the Profumos , I have had an admiring acquaintance with both of them and am happy to see that their marriage was not ruined by this solitary episode and distressed indeed by its revival from time to time by creatures animated solely by greed .
28 I have had an unfortunate accident with my new Ballerina apple tree , the top of the stem has been broken off .
29 ‘ Harold , ’ I said , ‘ I have had an initial meeting with the doctors and there is an appalling hurdle in the way of beginning negotiations .
30 I ha I have to have a packed lunch .
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