Example sentences of "has had a [noun] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | In recent years , the life-history technique has had a revival in sociological research , being used by those who wish to develop ‘ oral history ’ . |
| 2 | British Steel 's Corby Works , the headquarters of the company 's Welded Tubes business , has had a presence in the town since the early 1930s . |
| 3 | He has had a spell in politics as Fianna Fail councillor in the 1970s , and broadened his horizons working in Canada in the 1960s after qualifying from Dublin College of Catering . |
| 4 | I was gon na say Mike has had a degree in that |
| 5 | AMP has had a business in the UK since 1908 . |
| 6 | Mrs Thatcher has been fortunate in that retirements of several senior personnel in the early 1980s gave her the opportunity to influence promotions ; there were thirteen appointments as Permanent Secretary in 1982 alone and she has had a hand in appointing the great majority of Permanent and Assistant Permanent Secretaries since 1979 . |
| 7 | It is interesting to note how often foods only become fattening when man has had a hand in processing them in some way . |
| 8 | He has had a hand in most of the major developments on site , but says B205 — Magnox reprocessing — has brought him most satisfaction . |
| 9 | ‘ I had a fair amount to do with the mechanised letter office at Middlesbrough and other major post office buildings , ’ said Mr Ensoll who has had a hand in new buildings for Crook , Saltburn , Coulby Newham and Hartlepool . |
| 10 | Time after time he has had a tournament in his pocket only for a miracle shot from a rival to steal it away . |
| 11 | The tribeswoman will doubtless have deep feelings for her children and be ambitious for their success in life , and affection and admiration for animals has had a place in all societies , even in that of Ancient Rome . |
| 12 | Statements to the effect that a particular programme has had an increase in funding do not say anything about the quality of the service offered . |
| 13 | ‘ One trader has already indicated he has had an increase in takings over the last week . |
| 14 | S 212 gives a public company the power to investigate the ownership of its shares by sending a written notice to any person or company which it believes has had an interest in its share capital over the previous three years . |
| 15 | Gary has had an interest in nature since childhood and is an enthusiastic supporter of conservation and environmental issues . |
| 16 | The insurance giant has had an office in Glasgow 's West Regent Street since 1988 but it now plans to purchase the four times bigger and brighter Fitzpatrick House in the heart of the city . |
| 17 | The Law Society of England and Wales has had an office in Brussels for two years now , headed by Colm Mac Eochaidh . |
| 18 | He says … he says one of the cars has had an accident in the rain . |
| 19 | If someone has had an accident in their home , fallen and injured themselves or been taken ill , they may not be able to attract the attention of neighbours , passers-by or people who call at the door . |