Example sentences of "[adv] it has [verb] a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Such a threat may constitute a bluff in that the prime minister would have more to lose if an election was called than would most MPs ( the PM could lose office : most seats are safe seats and so most MPs could expect to be reelected ) , but nonetheless it has proved a potent influence in determining parliamentary behaviour .
2 Now it has submitted a new application and the council is supporting it once more .
3 Sometimes it has played a pioneering role in bringing about new developments , such as the Renault agreement on the duration of holidays which then became generalised by legislation ( Despax and Rojot , 1979 ) .
4 Since then it has become a complete family business .
5 Again it has enjoyed a certain popularity as an incense .
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