Example sentences of "[modal v] have had a [noun] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Looking back , there have been occasions when I might have had a bit more foresight , particularly when this chap rang me from Newcastle one day raving about this brilliant young footballer he wanted me to look after . |
| 2 | I know they are all going to get a great deal out of this experience , I am deeply grateful for all the help that is being given them , they have had such a worrying time , I do not think one of them could have had a holiday this year without help , but I have faith to think it will be a good investment for the WEA . |
| 3 | ‘ He could have had a room next door . ’ |
| 4 | I mean , if you 'd really done it you 'd have had a story ready to tell the police once the body was discovered . ’ |
| 5 | If we 'd had half the help from British Government for crumbling schools we 've had from Europe , we 'd have had a lot more done . |
| 6 | No a bit bigger seems to me if we 'd moved up a bit we would have had a bit more room . |
| 7 | I think if I 'd been in a Western country I would have had a lot more comeback … |
| 8 | Perhaps it would be fairer to judge South African rugby at Twickenham in November when South Africa will have had a build-up comparable to that of the visitors who won so well . |