Example sentences of "[vb pp] [conj] having a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A conveyancer is just as much dependent upon being well organised and having a methodical mind as upon his or her knowledge of the law . |
| 2 | He paused during a hectic sightseeing tour of London to add : ‘ We 're shattered but having a great time . ’ |
| 3 | Andropulos , whom Grierson had reported as having a remarkable affinity for scotch , seemed relaxed to the point of garrulity . |
| 4 | ‘ This must therefore be considered as having a detrimental effect overall on the tourism market . ’ |
| 5 | It should also be noted that patients physically unable to exercise test have a high 1-year mortality and should be considered as having a positive test . |
| 6 | Other things being equal , there is a greater chance that the original decision will be upheld as having a rational basis , even if the interpretation is not the precise one which the court itself would have chosen . |
| 7 | This is quite understandable if the non-specified version of the infinitive 's support corresponds to a " generalized person " : since this person is the virtual sum of all persons ( first , second or third ) , if to snow is not explicitly referred to it , the infinitive is felt as having a possible reference to " me " or " you " , which corresponds exactly to the impression produced by the sentence above and explains why it does not make sense . |
| 8 | She suggests that this was perhaps because women have traditionally been seen as having a passive relation to language which is similar to that of a simultaneous interpreter who translates the ideas of others but does not produce any of her own ( 32 ) . |
| 9 | Adultery therefore should be seen as having a symbolic quality , amounting to sexual conduct outrageous to the other . |
| 10 | They were more than the part-time special constables in the British tradition , in that they were seen as having a social role in the context of an individual 's responsibility to his or her community . |
| 11 | In all these versions the family is seen as having a direct relationship with the wider society , being that social form within which people are assigned a place in society and where they internalise the values of that place and which shapes sexual attitudes to conform to wider social needs . |
| 12 | Scientific computing is seen as having a high priority within RBG . |
| 13 | The ‘ societal reaction ’ that defines crime and deviance was also seen as having a profound effect on the criminals and deviants themselves . |
| 14 | Futhermore , the spatial aspects of this culture are seen as having a special significance . |
| 15 | This is true of all conduct interpreted as having a moral relevance , as being a sign of virtue or vice . |
| 16 | The percentages quoted are therefore proportions only of the women who were classed as having a provoking agent . |
| 17 | It is also recognised that having a single contact person within the Exchequer Division to deal with travel agents is good practice and therefore it is suggested that Carole Ann Johnston , Admin Assistant arrange all travel and overnight accommodation when required . |
| 18 | Disabled people have never been recognised as having a distinct identity . |
| 19 | When Symphony was originally launched in July 1984 it was the first integrated business software package and the fact that it comprised a spreadsheet , word processing , database , graphics and communications led it to be acclaimed as having a good user interface and being a very complex and powerful program . |
| 20 | Even when the problem has been identified as having a legal perspective it is by no means certain that the client will conclude that a solicitor is the most appropriate source of advice . |
| 21 | The engine was recorded as having a total time of 302.30 hours at the time of the accident . |
| 22 | Social workers have been spotlighted as having a difficult job in dealing with young offenders and those who require counselling after such events . |
| 23 | ( a ) The Senior Partner Almost every firm sees the need to have a figureheadand , because of the need to name partners on the notepaper , every firm will be perceived as having a senior partner , however democratic the instincts of its members . |
| 24 | Humans have a special affinity for dolphins , which are widely perceived as having a special degree of intelligence . |
| 25 | Wild red deer are perceived as having a special place in Highland culture — as a symbol of Scottish wilderness , as revenue-earners in sparsely populated areas , and as part of the fabric of Highland society . |
| 26 | Britain is widely regarded as having a political system which scores high on political institutionalization and low on personal leadership . |
| 27 | Financial advisors are regarded as having a special responsibility to ensure that all directors are aware of their responsibilities under the City Code . |
| 28 | He missed just one game that season because of a dose of ‘ flu and was regarded as having a fine future . |
| 29 | Thus every individual needs to be regarded as having a unique set of problems , some of which may have encouraged him or her to drink too much , and some of which may be the outcome of the drinking , rather than being thought of as an ‘ alcoholic ’ or an ‘ addict ’ . |
| 30 | A greatly-respected professional musician was diagnosed as having a poor bump of tune ; a man accorded a large bump of benevolence turned out to be a well known ( and violent ) criminal . |