Example sentences of "of [noun] have [vb pp] a number " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mineral reconnaissance by the BGS north-east of Aberfeldy has located a number of geochemical and geophysical anomalies in the Ben Eagach Schist Formation around Glenshee ( Pease and others , 1986 ) where Zn-Pb-Ba mineralisation has been found ( MRP 88 ) . |
| 2 | If there was a Libyan involved , the police proceedings were accompanied by self-help action , although the influx of foreigners had created a number of potential offenders and victims who did not fit into the system . |
| 3 | In the past few years the advent of AIDS has introduced a number of parasitic , bacterial and fungal diseases , some previously little known , that have proved to be highly pathogenic in immunocompromised patients . |
| 4 | In the past few years the advent of AIDS has introduced a number of parasitic , bacterial and fungal diseases , some previously little known , that have proved to be highly pathogenic in immunocompromised patients . |
| 5 | Since 1981 , the Bank of England has issued a number of index-linked bonds where both capital sum and interest payments are increased in line with changes in the retail price index ( RPI ) . |
| 6 | ‘ Our programme of missions has enabled a number of companies to develop significant business in these very competitive markets . |