Example sentences of "have a few [noun pl] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | we have had a few successes in spite of this uncaring government , and feel that it has been worthwhile to protest . |
| 2 | ‘ But the horse has certainly had a few adventures in the meantime . |
| 3 | I have had a few years in which to practise cooking and , somewhat immodestly , I think this cake recipe could be classed as excellent . |
| 4 | It had always had a few troops in its settlements to defend property locally , but even when it had begun building up its own little army it had only about 3,000 men in 1749 . |
| 5 | And I er was talking to her down the lane when Mrs Monday and I asked her how she was and she said oh I 've had a few falls in the house and all . |
| 6 | The order for forty-one aircraft was confirmed on 7 Jan 77 , and will in effect establish a new version of the Falcon 20 plus a new Garrett AiResearch turbofan likely to have a few applications in the executive transport and smaller airline field . |
| 7 | He had a few contacts in the Metropolitan force . |
| 8 | At one time , I had a few carvings in a corner , away from the meat , but no one noticed them . |
| 9 | At best they had a few lectures in coastal pilotage before joining the minor craft — those carried aboard ships . |
| 10 | ‘ I was thinking of a smoke myself , ’ he said , his eyes fixed on the pouch , as if staring it down , ‘ if I had a few minutes in hand . ’ |
| 11 | Having two types of procedure , command and processing , that only have a few functions in common , is annoying . |
| 12 | ‘ I have a few concerts in the Midlands , and I thought I 'd make my base somewhere close by until they 're over . |
| 13 | Do you think you have a few views in common with your workmates or do you think that when you 're talking things come out that you kind of like minded about things , maybe because of the job you 're doing , and the place you work in , you know like maybe like politics or something , |
| 14 | I agree but I think that anybody who speaks in public , you have nervousness beforehand and the moment you go to talk to the people you know what you 're going to say , you have a few notes in front of you and you talk to the people , if that is your job . |
| 15 | However , for the best effects of all , turn off the main room light and have a few lamps in corners to read by and so on . |
| 16 | ‘ I lead a relatively quiet life , though I have a few friends in the industry because it 's important to have a grape-vine . |