Example sentences of "[noun sg] has have [art] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 In recent years , the life-history technique has had a revival in sociological research , being used by those who wish to develop ‘ oral history ’ .
2 The US Federal Trade Commission 's investigation of Microsoft Corp has had an air of unreality about it , with few people imagining that it will come to anything very much or lead to any significant change in the market , but now that the thing may be coming to a climax , what are the possible outcomes ?
3 Greater Nottingham TEC says : ’ the current recession has had the effect of reducing the number of employer placements available .
4 Statements to the effect that a particular programme has had an increase in funding do not say anything about the quality of the service offered .
5 Speaking of regulars , the comp complex has had a letter from G Douglas Vaisey pointing out what we all know , viz that ‘ the compers club is a mite exclusive ’ .
6 WP What do you think of the notion that much of the poetry produced in Eastern Europe as ‘ dissident ’ poetry has had a kind of easy ride because of its political context ?
7 My right hon. Friend the Chancellor has had a number of discussions with the Council of Mortgage Lenders and others , and he will be announcing a package of measures later this afternoon .
8 Buttonhook has had a history of epics — possibly 5b ?
9 The whole effect is as if an aftermarket body-kit specialist has had a go at embellishing a 911 , with the predictable result .
10 But the council has had a change of heart and is now looking at ways of funding the event .
11 No marriage has had the exposure of this one .
12 AMP has had a business in the UK since 1908 .
13 Peruvian agrarian reform has had the effect of raising the consciousness of the peasantry .
14 ‘ Experience tells us that a team has to have a balance of young and experienced older players .
15 On the other hand , they appreciate that the job has had a number of new tasks grafted onto it , adding to its scope and variety .
16 In conjunction with these developments , the increased involvement by the state in the quest for economic growth , and a growing preoccupation with national security has had the effect of converting issues of political policy into purely technical ones .
17 From the late Felix Vishnevski to the painter Ilya Glazunov , every major collector has had the reputation of being close to the authorities , in the unfavourable sense of the phrase .
18 McPherson and Willms ( 3.4 ) emphasize somewhat different aspects of this complex topic in rebutting Heath 's major claim ; that the introduction of comprehensive education has had no effect in reducing class inequalities in education .
19 Like most other oppressive systems , apartheid education has had an impact on individuals , families and communities which goes beyond economic disadvantage and even political disenfranchisement .
20 In civil cases , the court has had no role in directing the course of the proceedings except on the application of one or other party .
21 Print-making has had the advantage of some careful scholars , but an excellent book is by a practitioner , Stanley Hayter .
22 ‘ The Commissioner has had a word with the Home Office .
23 BELVILLE : If you can convince me that the hated parson has had no encouragement from you I will offer you the following proposals .
24 ‘ The Prefect has had a call from the Minister .
25 The EC Commission has had a directive on landfill on the stocks for some time .
26 The commission has had the significance of this research confirmed by independent analysts , which leaves a serious problem to be explained and solved .
27 He continues : ‘ The commission has had the significance of this research confirmed by independent analysts , which leaves a serious problem to be explained and solved . ’
28 Of all the agencies , only the Manpower Services Commission has had the control of the purse strings that allows positive steering ; with the exception of educational support and in-service training grants administered by the DES , the other agencies ' role has been confined to offering advice and expertise .
29 YOUR award-winning BNFL News has had the honour of representing Great Britain in a prestigious European editing competition .
30 The insurance giant has had an office in Glasgow 's West Regent Street since 1988 but it now plans to purchase the four times bigger and brighter Fitzpatrick House in the heart of the city .
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