Example sentences of "have [vb pp] [adv] a [n mass] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Bomb disposal experts have carried out a series of controlled explosions on a store of Second World War weapons and ammunition . |
| 2 | They copy each other 's institutions ; and , to strengthen their common interests , they have built up a series of common institutions — international unions to govern postal , railway and tele-graphic communication , conferences and conventions to regulate affairs both of property ( such as copyright ) and labour ; international law courts ( at the Hague and elsewhere ) supported by a network of Arbitration and other treaties ; a sort of World-Duma , in the periodical Peace Conferences at the Hague ; and last but not least , the growing international organisation of the Labour and Socialist movements . |
| 3 | WIMBLEDON have turned down a £1.6million bid by Southampton for striker Dean Holdsworth . |
| 4 | SPOT CHECKS on MOT garages have shown up a series of rogue mechanics who break rules and cheat the system . |
| 5 | It is a team which has grown since last year , reflecting the important emphasis being placed on Export sales , which have shown almost a 25% increase by value in the last two years . |
| 6 | But where I am is in something of a dilemma , because if we do n't recruit anybody now it seems to me unlikely that we will actually manage to reduce our times , that would in tern would mean we 'd actually want more staff next year erm , so I have set out a series of options . |
| 7 | We have put forward a series of arguments about the effects of new technology on employment levels . |
| 8 | SUNDERLAND have lined up a £5,000 marathon match a week on Friday between TV Trophy winner Fortunate Man and the track record holder , Bodies Lisa . |