Example sentences of "have [verb] on a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we sh wanted other conditions we 'd live on a different planet or we would have developed on a different plant . |
| 2 | It was ironic that while most of the men I knew seemed inclined to some form of polygamy , Syl , now that he was getting older and had less energy , should have decided on a monogamous relationship with me . |
| 3 | The Regent might have decided on a strategic retiral , for instance , to lure Edward northwards or westwards into a position favourable to the Scots , perhaps even as far up Tweed as the Kelso area , where the Warden 's force could be used to help defeat him . |
| 4 | Do I have to put on a special overall or something ? |
| 5 | Wallace looked threatening up front , and should really have scored on a few occasions . |
| 6 | Like that right , and she walked down the bus and this , the policeman said to the bus driver , oh you 'll have to hang on a wee minute because I have to speak to this woman here . |
| 7 | I must have touched on a sensitive spot . ’ |
| 8 | They could have lived on a tropic isle . |
| 9 | I would have to say on a personal point of view , no cos I will deal quite |
| 10 | The European he was said to be the most fond of as Princess Maria Gabriella de Savoia , but her father , the former King Umberto of Italy , would have insisted on a Catholic wedding . |
| 11 | My initial perceptions of a college of further education might have begun on a lofty plane , but I was soon brought down to earth with a bump . |
| 12 | I hope the Noble Earl will be able to give me an answer in perhaps in correspondence following this , also the date upon which at they were informed , because I am sure he will realise the implications as far as the rest of the British Police Service are concerned that as from April of this year they will have to take on a heavy burden of work which is now being carried out by the British Transport Police . |