Example sentences of "[to-vb] developed a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Agencies then had to develop procedures for the implementation of PPB by the end of December 1965 By 1 April 1966 agencies were expected to have developed a comprehensive , multi-year programme and financial plan .
2 Controversy aside , the fact that Dykstra was called upon so often vouched for Rangers ' ascendancy but the Hateley/McCoist goal machine seemed to have developed a mechanical fault .
3 During their travels they appear to have developed a black variety which became extremely popular , perhaps because its natural nocturnal camouflage assisted it to become a more efficient mouser and ratter .
4 Despite this precaution it was found to have developed a brownish-orange rim as a result of atmospheric exposure .
5 China , the world 's third largest pesticide producer after the USA and USSR , claims to have developed a new crop spraying technique which reduces pollution and increases efficiency .
6 With the advent of punk music in 1977 I transferred my energies and enthusiasm from the military and spent a lot of time dressing up and putting Vaseline in my hair , much to the annoyance of my house master , a quiet Benedictine who wrote on my term report , ‘ Christian seems to have developed a nihilistic attraction for punk rock , which is strange for somebody who avoids violence even on the rugby field .
7 He was known to have developed a huge network of patronage , and was widely considered to be the most powerful of the opposition candidates .
8 A small US company claims to have developed a low-energy lightbulb with a lifetime of up to 14 years .
9 East Enders Gunshot are one of very few British rap crews to have developed a unique and unmistakable style .
10 Given its pattern of development , we consider elite theory 's methodological approach under two main headings : its claims to have developed a scientific research method and its focus on power and domination .
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