Example sentences of "had [vb pp] [pron] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Tight in his hand he held the silver coin that Dad had given him at the front door . |
2 | Rangers , though , deserved some fortune because they had enjoyed none at the other end . |
3 | He had gagged for hours following the ordeal , convinced that one of the dog 's hairs had lodged itself at the very back of his throat where his fingers were unable to reach . |
4 | However , it seemed the news that a low-class woman had presented herself at the back door alerted Master Jobbernole to the possible reason for her presence and its consequences . |
5 | Somehow — it did not seem diplomatic to enquire too deeply just how — he had missed her at the arranged spot . |