Example sentences of "[noun sg] have [pron] to " in BNC.

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1 ‘ I was thinking that an obviously romantic setting has something to be said for it .
2 My group has nothing to be ashamed of , but , like everybody else nowadays , we suffer from a general shortage of cash .
3 The devil has something to be said for him : he acts on his own initiative and is n't just following orders .
4 The Government have nothing to be proud of over that period .
5 Her father 's belief that people made their own luck was true , Cora-Beth thought , when by lunchtime the following day Harry had finished his business with the architect and her ruse to have him to herself for a few hours paid off .
6 Dad had a soft spot for Auntie Nellie and perhaps Mum had something to be jealous about .
7 I do not think that the Labour party has anything to crow about , because Labour-controlled local authorities have the most empty homes available and have the highest community charges .
8 What time have you to be in Clackmannan ?
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