Example sentences of "[pers pn] have [verb] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Archbishop Eames said : ‘ I have believed for a long time there is a crying need for the Churches to examine the problem of sectarianism in depth . |
| 2 | I have to wait for a white actor to turn down a role because the stuff that they 're supposedly writing ‘ black ’ ai n't happenin' . |
| 3 | Gill , 27 , said last night : ‘ Ever since I have been in football I have yearned for a chance to play in Europe . |
| 4 | I will feel a greater feeling of personal well being … a greater feeling of personal safety … and security … than I have felt for a long , long time . |
| 5 | ‘ I have felt for a long time that the only way this issue was going to be resolved was to have it fixed on a political level — that it would n't just fade away . |
| 6 | This case raises serious and complex moral issues and I have asked for a detailed study of the House of Lords judgement in the light of Catholic moral teaching . |
| 7 | ‘ In addition , I have asked for a timetable of progress . |
| 8 | I thank you Chair , I mean , clearly I have to ask for a little bit of license on this one , in that I have to comment on things outside of my own district , erm but you will not be surprised to hear , given my evidence earlier that the City Council 's view is quite clearly that there is sufficient land with , on the edge of York , the main urban area , which could accommodate this type of level of development and obviate the need for a new settlement in the structure plan period , I accept , however , of course that that is dependant upon the definition of the inner boundary of the greenbelt , if the City Council 's view on that is er acceptable then Inspector , I believe there will be sufficient sites to obviate the the need for a new settlement , clearly if the Inspector takes a tighter view on the greenbelt , then there will be little land opportunity within the main urban area for this . |
| 9 | Is my hon. Friend aware that I have lived for a number of years without any such advice , and I can not believe that it is really necessary ? |
| 10 | On a video-film made at Highlander entitled ‘ Save our Land and People , ’ a variety of these groups speak to each other about their own problems and possible solutions , hopes and fears , and I think it is no accident that some of the most beautiful music and evocative songs which I have heard for a long time comes from these people . |
| 11 | ‘ Marcus is the best young athlete and talent I have seen for a long time , ’ said Allison . |
| 12 | If you saw it over the weekend I mean there was I think it was group sex er it was it wa was gay sex and it was all going on I mean it was all I thought it was the most exciting thing I have seen for a long time to be quite honest . |
| 13 | I 'll prepare a ship at Bristol , take you and Hawkins with me , and have that treasure if I have to search for a year ! ’ |
| 14 | I have to search for a two-way adaptor and a tape to try it out . |
| 15 | ‘ I have arranged for a picnic lunch . ’ |
| 16 | This has been one of the best Friday debates that I have attended for a long time . |
| 17 | This is a pity because his book was one of the most interesting textbooks I have read for a long time . |
| 18 | At the hedge marking the foot of the field I have to look for a minute to find a way through . |
| 19 | I have tried for a grant from the War Office for this purpose but it has not been awarded . |
| 20 | It was the best experience I have had for a long time . ’ |
| 21 | People add a little on and eventually I have signed for a club and sold my house . |
| 22 | I have opted for a selection of Amazon Swords , Giant Vallis , Fountain plants , Twisted Vallis and Cryptocorynes , The Crypts will fare better at the dimmer end of the tank . |
| 23 | I am delighted that you have asked for a personal illustration and further details of SaverPlus 2001 . |
| 24 | You have to wait for a tr well first of all you have to we 'll the miss yeah , at twelve twenty-eight or whatever |
| 25 | ‘ I remember just before Steve Jones had his big breakthrough in Chicago 1984 , Alan said half-jokingly that all you have to do for a marathon is overtrain at 10,000m . |
| 26 | You have to allow for an animal 's feeling , for individuality . |
| 27 | Where time permits , leave the final draft of any report you have written for a few days and then read it again with fresh eyes . |
| 28 | ‘ If I am correct , you have applied for a job with the British . |
| 29 | If you have applied for a grant or scholarship and are awaiting the outcome , give the name and address of the body to whom application has been made , and the amount and period applied for . |
| 30 | You have hidden for a long time , Maggie , and missed so much . ’ |