Example sentences of "[pers pn] have [art] [adj] sense " in BNC.
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| 1 | For a while I was scared that I was pregnant ; I had a disgusting sense of something alien inside me , like maggots or a cancer . |
| 2 | I had a tremendous sense of bereavement — it hurt inside — I had no idea it would be like that . ’ |
| 3 | There was sliding down the banisters , toys left on the stairs , a new untidiness , a quickening of life and , sometimes , in the hurdy-gurdy I had a strange sense of ‘ presences ’ , two other children , silent , well-behaved . |
| 4 | " I had a great sense of the worth of a simple person 's life and service to God . " |
| 5 | For a moment I had a ridiculous sense of anti-climax . |
| 6 | In a way I was happy : I had achieved something , I was winning for the first time in my life , and I had a strong sense of myself as a differentiated individual . |
| 7 | ‘ I had a strong sense of … ’ |
| 8 | And I had a vague sense that someone was making a film of us making the film ! ) |
| 9 | I had a glorious sense of freedom . |
| 10 | I had a good sense of balance and had got the hang of riding this two-wheeled bike quite well . |
| 11 | And they had addresses and I ran around , I went to get a job at the pit , which er I had no more sense so I 'm glad now that I did n't get on . |
| 12 | I had an acute sense of the absence of Alison , of the probably permanent loss of her ; I could imagine her beside me , her hand in mine ; and she was human warmth , normality , standard to go by . |
| 13 | I am still rather surprised that I had the good sense for once in my life to follow my hunch and come and see you . |
| 14 | I had the good sense to let go of the trumpet case and try and keep rolling out of range . |
| 15 | And you know Old Shallot , I have a well-developed sense of my own preservation . |
| 16 | I have a warm sense of privilege , I think , in spite of the sudden lack of an audience for my opinions . |
| 17 | I have a real sense |
| 18 | I have a strong sense of rhythm |
| 19 | A piece of impudence on my part , really , but I have a strong sense of civic duty . |
| 20 | ‘ I have a funny sense of humour . |
| 21 | God knows , perhaps I have a sixth sense , but the hair on the nape of my neck prickled with fear . |
| 22 | ‘ I come across as being intolerant because I have a different sense of what is important these days . |
| 23 | Armed with my camera and reporter 's credentials , I have a false sense of security . |
| 24 | I have a nagging sense of being unsatisfied with my behaviour , as though I was doing something morally wrong . |
| 25 | There is no leader with whom I have a deeper sense of personal friendship and gratitude. * |
| 26 | I have an uncanny sense of direction . |
| 27 | My companions start talking in Arabic again and I have the depressing sense of being a hick tourist fallen among real travellers . |
| 28 | She has a terrific sense of humour . |
| 29 | She has a good sense of humour , and very sporting : in other words a very nice person . |
| 30 | She has a good sense of humour — she will need it in the years to come . ’ |