Example sentences of "it had have a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | But you think it had had a good kicking or something , would n't you ? |
2 | Now when it had had a general repair on it , there was a little plate put on it and er then i it w it was supposed to go out again for three years . |
3 | I always looked for the sounds ; whether it was musically correct or not did n't bother me , but it had to have a certain sound to it . ’ |
4 | The existing trade embargo , imposed following the September 1991 military coup [ see pp. 38430 ; 38522-23 ] , had failed to produce concessions , and had apparently provided opportunities for the rich pro-coup elite and sections of the army to profit from widespread smuggling , but there was evidence that it had had a devastating impact on Haiti 's economy . |
5 | As he tackled his cold meat loaf and salad , Hank thought he had better show some interest in his father , so he asked the back page of the newspaper if it had had a good trip . |
6 | Thanks to the Dares and the Rossitters , it had had a good start , but all innovations are eyed askance in small villages — and Overclyst was very small indeed . |
7 | I had never had him down as a kerb-crawler either , but from the state of the car it looked as if it had had a good kicking . |
8 | Athens had been hot and noisy , but it had had a human heart . |