Example sentences of "having [verb] a considerable [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Embryonic fibroblast culture and replication banding has the advantage of providing a large number of slides and mitotic cells which could be used for several different probes but the disadvantages of having to pool a considerable number of embryos for the initiation of the culture and a lack of knowledge as to the source and lineage of the cells which become established in culture . |
| 2 | Details of a promotion were discussed with the manager , a promotion in which he expected to do well having sold a considerable amount of Stoddard Templeton carpet . |
| 3 | Simon Pepper of the WWF said : ‘ We have had to recognise that having spent a considerable time on this project and having devoted considerable resources by our organisations , it has not been possible to secure the overall package which we considered necessary for going ahead . |
| 4 | Colbeck died in Catford 18 October 1930 , his exertions in the Antarctic having taken a considerable toll . |
| 5 | She caught him again on the way back between oven and table , and sank herself into him once more , but after a moment became conscious that he was having to make a considerable effort to hold the hot saucepan away from her at arm 's length . |