Example sentences of "and [adj] [noun] had the " in BNC.
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| 1 | All refugees and displaced persons had the right to return to Cambodia . |
| 2 | There were few potential trouble spots , in which British forces were likely to be involved , that were not reasonably close to the sea ; and naval forces had the advantage of being able to lie out of sight over the horizon during periods of tension . |
| 3 | A selection of pre-1700 books fetched two and a half times its valuation ; a sale of duplicate art portfolios and fine printing had the ‘ big boys ’ from London falling over each other … |
| 4 | ‘ Its reception ’ , continued the article , ‘ equalled his most sanguine hopes , and its spirited and able author had the happiness to find his labours not unrewarded . ’ |
| 5 | Even close to major cities and towns where the passage of thousands of feet , hooves and occasional wheels had the effect of beating out a route 's direction very clearly , there was no local Department of Highways , or even a town plan to enforce legal limitations on the line of a particular road . |
| 6 | The impulsive and irresponsible gesture had the effect of recovering her sense of identity , and now she sat waiting expectantly for Bicycle Thieves to begin . |
| 7 | If they and other dogs had the vote , they would see off these foolish and disagreeable animal sentimentalists who wish to forbid hunting , in the twinkling of an eye . |
| 8 | It was ironic that her fussy and dictatorial chief had the same Christian name as the exciting young singer who had so caught her imagination last Saturday . |