Example sentences of "[adj] [pers pn] have a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I 'm only sorry I had a prior engagement , otherwise I 'd have been here much earlier . ’
2 I 'd a proper I had a proper drill , oh you 're talking about the new ones ?
3 This is to tell only part of the story however Anna is diligent in all her studies with a determination to do as well as possible , while her powers of expression are adequate she has a fine sense of initiative and within her limitations can organise her materials persuasively .
4 ‘ When you had them fresh you had a concrete floor .
5 The Prison Service is in this business of when things go wrong we have a full enquiry to learn the lessons .
6 If it was stormy people were too busy looking after the farm and the animals to bother much , but when it was clear we had a nice meal .
7 So it is clear we have a long way to go before we can store up all the experiences of humankind .
8 But it 's clear they have a common bond .
9 They had been geared up to use so much physical energy that even when they were very old they had a dynamic force within their bodies for which they had no outlet .
10 Howev it 's all too convenient and it 's all too easy we have a perfect example of of of bureaucratic shuffling .
11 I personally think the gallery 's grossly under used you have a large number of exhibitions that seem to extend over six to eight weeks .
12 Glad you had a good time , but did you do the experiment ? ’
13 She was glad she had a busy weekend in front of her , and little time to brood .
14 Naomi , she was arriving back penniless she had a foreign daughter-in-law , that in itself was proof enough that she had strayed from God 's will .
15 I got home eventually through the snow , sorry we had a bad night maybe better next time .
16 I 'm I 'm every day people , before I met you my life was standing still , it was standing still I had a one way ticket
17 still , it was standing still I had a one way ticket
18 Are you sure you have a Black Pennel on ? ’
19 Before hanging up , make sure you have a firm commitment from your debtor to take a definite action by a definite date .
20 Check over all the things you have written down earlier in the preparation phase and make sure you have a full picture of yourself as regards health-related habits .
21 If ( admittedly , in some companies it is a big ‘ if ’ ) your employer is genuinely concerned to make sure you have a fair deal , it is quite possible that the original decision will be reversed , or at least modified , upon appeal .
22 Make sure you have a secure grip that is comfortable to you and the person being lifted .
23 Read the instructions carefully , then thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener , making sure you have a sufficient quantity to carry out the job .
24 ‘ I am sure you have a considerable career ahead of you . ’
25 So , if you feel in need of a night on the town , our rundown of the babysitting options available should make sure you have a carefree time !
26 She never missed writing to her parents though , and the family made sure she had a regular supply of correspondence and gifts .
27 For instance , on cinema nights we were always assured of good seats as one of his armourers was regularly on the door collecting tickets , and he made sure we had a good view .
28 The new hardback comes as a cheapy ( £9.99 ) and I am sure we have a major author for the future here .
29 I am anxious to make sure they have a good family background and a stable growing-up period . ’
30 I know , he did n't really have a good he had a good day in the Mail on Sunday , though .
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