Example sentences of "have [vb pp] a [noun] [conj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has given a pledge that compulsory redundancies will not be introduced up to August 31 in the hope that enough volunteers come forward . |
| 2 | All applications are to be made , in the first instance , to the registrar , unless the judge has given a general or special direction to the contrary or the order sought is not within the registrar 's power to make ( r 7.6(2) ) . |
| 3 | Richard Peck House has earned a reputation as one of the finest convalescent homes in the country and those who stay there return home rested and restored to good health . |
| 4 | Richard Peck House has earned a reputation as one of the finest Convalescent Homes in the Country , and those who stay there return home rested and restored to good health . |
| 5 | Quite different from any other Spitfire pilot 's story , this ex-41 Sqn pilot has written a racey and humorous account of his 1940–45 experiences — which has also illustrated with his own skilfully drawn cartoons . |
| 6 | And in contrast , Michael Lloyd , a chaser in silver and gold in Galloway has produced a hand-raised and faceted vessel in a freehand interpretation of an octagonal design . |
| 7 | Traditionally , the word ‘ black ’ has had a meaning as dishonourable , sinister and evil and terms like ‘ to black ’ , ‘ blacken ’ , ‘ blackball ’ , ‘ black mark ’ , ‘ blackleg ’ , ‘ blackspot ’ , ‘ blacklist ’ , ‘ black market ’ , ‘ blackguard ’ , ‘ black sheep ’ and ‘ blackmail ’ refer to anti-social or wicked behaviour . |
| 8 | It 's nice that Jesus has got a birthday and that , just like a normal person . |
| 9 | International migration has played a part since young adults and families are more than proportionately represented in these flows , but the prime factor is the variation in the size of age groups resulting from previous fluctuations in births . |
| 10 | It is n't a good idea to climb hills after eating at the Naked Man — ideally you should find a quiet corner and sleep it off like a boa constrictor does after it has swallowed a goat or two too many . |
| 11 | Now unable to write due to her eye condition , she and her husband , Oliver , who has overcome a stroke and broken arm , keep in close touch with their children by tape and video , But her works drew the attention of actress Dame Flora Robson , Scarborough-based playwright Alan Ayckbourn and radio presenter Brian Johnston , who interviewed her in Down Your Way . |
| 12 | Tony O'Reilly , who has scored a try or two in his time around the world , is the motivating force as far as Heinz and the Independent are concerned , and Guinness , of course , are the ever-present force in Irish sporting events . |
| 13 | FERGIE may have found it difficult to learn Her Royal Lessons , but you do n't have to be a fitness connoisseur to see that she has learned a thing or two about keeping in Of course her title of the Disappearing Duchess takes on a different meaning now a year ago it referred to her ability to lose five stones of regal flab . |
| 14 | But Mr Birchall has started a hare that many researchers will be watching . |
| 15 | Take the custom of mourning , for instance ; at the funeral itself , and traditionally for a much longer period , a woman who has lost a husband or close relative wears black , and can be thus almost anonymous in appearance . |
| 16 | Buckingham Palace has denied a report that senior royal officials said the marriage had run into difficulties . |
| 17 | BUCKINGHAM Palace has denied a report that senior royal officials said the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales had run into difficulties . |
| 18 | The Aphex Twin , responsible for re-inventing dance music with this year 's ground-breaking ‘ Digeridoo ’ single , has released a CD and double LP of ‘ Selected Ambient Works ‘ 85–92 ’ on Belgium 's R&S label . |
| 19 | In the five years since this judgment , Parliament has shown little interest , although the Labour Party has endorsed a proposal that those in the distribution business should be under a legal obligation to supply any publication requested by their customers — a reform which would require abolition of the rule that distributors can be held responsible for particular defamations of which they have no knowledge but which are nonetheless contained in libel-prone publications . |
| 20 | Did Harry tell you he 'd bought a stallion and four mares of his own ? |
| 21 | When she 'd had a moment or two to look around Michele said , ‘ Those are the items for exhibition . ’ |
| 22 | She 'd had a glass or two of wine , and it had helped to float her off . |
| 23 | The fact that it would have been tricky to die on a hill with more people around than at a Harrods sale , unless I 'd packed a gun and some razor blades , was irrelevant . |
| 24 | He 'd lost a cousin and some good friends in these reprisals . |
| 25 | adventure was probably enough that erm I would have flown a kite and one or two things otherwise ! |
| 26 | On less tangible aspects the tour must have added a plus or two to the English rugby character , for there were problems with the itinerary , occasionally with the accommodation . |
| 27 | ‘ I may possibly have added a word or two . ’ |
| 28 | Why cut off one hand ? the Doctor wondered , before the reason struck him : the man must have carried a briefcase or similar object cuffed to his wrist , and his assailants had n't been willing to expend time on subtleties like lockpicking . |
| 29 | For surely back in Port Talbot a smart young man would have looked a notch or two up the ring-ridden ladder of class and hauled himself up — in his pride — one or two places . |
| 30 | ‘ You must have done a thing or two working in that club , ’ Hitch said , still looking at her . |