Example sentences of "[to-vb] having [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | mother gives up to avoid having a screaming child |
| 2 | Whether one is satisfied that Mercier made free with its location so as to avoid having a fussy detail right at the edge of his picture must be for each observer to decide . |
| 3 | It would of course mean all the doors would have to be cut at the bottom to clear it , and the whole area ought to be covered to avoid having a slight step . |
| 4 | To avoid having a large number of small accounts in the ledger it is often the case in some hotels to ask members of groups or parties to pay for ‘ extras ’ at time of service . |
| 5 | Decorative , framed mirrors can be hung against a wall in much the same way as a picture , but to avoid having an exposed wire or chain , glass plates are often used . |
| 6 | If I can get through this season and maybe onto the ‘ B ’ tour to New Zealand , then I would hope to be in a position to start having a big influence on matches , rather than just reacting to events as they happen ’ . |