Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [noun] had the " in BNC.
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1 | Despite the conflicting accounts it is clear that Richard had the upper hand and that William des Barres lost his valuable war-horse . |
2 | Thus , although the US had been told by the French not only that there was no question of the ‘ reconquest ’ of Indo-China but that it was also doubtful that France had the military strength to accomplish it , they were also invited to believe , by the French , that Ho was in direct contact with Moscow and was receiving advice and instructions from the Soviets . |
3 | Their movements were deliberate and careful and Wycliffe had the impression of figures in slow motion , indeed of a whole existence that proceeded at a slower pace , muted , subdued , and infinitely depressing . |
4 | He did n't seem upset that it was empty and Trent had the feeling that , given the chance , the President would have poured himself another whisky and drunk it for something to do rather than from desire for alcohol . |
5 | ‘ We were both so delighted when Laura had the liver transplant . |
6 | That was all I needed to feel sure that Harvey had the half-dozen eggs that were stolen from me at London Airport . |
7 | The work was hard but rewarding and Madeline had the joy of pointing many into the Kingdom of God . |
8 | As their relationship progressed , it was apparent that Mimi had the upper hand in terms of authority . |
9 | Sharif 's latest disavowal concerning Pakistan 's nuclear programme came amidst renewed controversy prompted by United States Senator Larry Pressler , who claimed during a visit to the country on Jan. 12-13 that Pakistan had the components for at least two nuclear weapons . |
10 | When David Watson was satisfied that Crawford had the coordination , timing and confidence to do the jump , he stood aside . |
11 | And it was true that Simon had the self-possession of somebody much older : he seemed to have everything worked out . |
12 | Plotting the perfect crime has kept the nefarious mind active since Herod had the hots for infanticide , but few malcontents have successfully mastered the art . |