Example sentences of "have [vb pp] [adv] a number " in BNC.
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1 | The tests , so far conducted only in test-tubes , have targeted selectively a number of molecules of the genetic material RNA ( ribonucleic acid ) , including material from viruses . |
2 | Kinlen et al have carried out a number of analyses relating to areas in which there has been increased population mixing and have found an increased incidence of childhood leukaemia in some of these areas . |
3 | Although the past few months have seen quite a number of problems for European unity , one area that remains firmly fixed is the demolition of trade barriers in 1993 . |
4 | Hi , I do a bit of player poster collection and have missed quite a number of Leeds players from the early 80s to late 80s . |
5 | Now , I 'm pleased to say we have had quite a number of of er replies from churches on what they think they can d , do . |
6 | Rather , they have put forward a number of proposals which are plainly unsuited to an eastern culture and structure . |
7 | We have put forward a number of proposals to this effect in the political union intergovernmental conference . |
8 | In fairness , it must be said that the professions have worked out a number of checks and balances to this system , and a common alternative to a percentage fee , hourly rates , can work out as an even more expensive open cheque drawn on the public purse . |