Example sentences of "[vb -s] had a [adj] deal " in BNC.

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1 If we follow Wimsatt and Beardsley this far , we arrive at a position that has had a great deal of attraction for literary critics , that the object of criticism must be the literary text itself .
2 This technique has had a great deal of impact in computer programming where it in systems analysis and design .
3 Brian Howes , President of Kimberly-Clark 's European service and industrial sector said : ‘ The board was impressed by our partnership with the local community which has had a great deal to do with the success of our North Wales operations in establishing an award winning site of manufacturing excellence . ’
4 Thought will have to be given now to players discouraged previously , including Ramprakash , who has had a raw deal while Hick has been favoured , and the hapless Fairbrother , for whom critics always seek reasons for non-selection .
5 The fans support him because he has had a raw deal .
6 He 's had a rotten deal from me and he 's been marvellous about it .
7 He 's been a really decent bloke to me and I reckon he 's had a rough deal , what with that wife of his clearing off and now this … ’
8 ‘ Yes , I love her , she 's a sweet girl and she 's had a raw deal , and I have to admit , it makes one feel so good when one is needed . ’
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