Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [conj] [pron] had a " in BNC.
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| 1 | It would be preferable if we had a system where people could become more involved in important government decisions , be able to register an opinion on government policy , and show the government the way in which public opinion is moving . |
| 2 | It would be sensible if we had a common system of training for the two sides of the profession ( apart from specialist subjects ) , so that the choice could be postponed until the last ; but this has not been done . |
| 3 | ‘ Perhaps it would be better if you had a nice lie down , ’ Mrs Hobbs was saying . |
| 4 | I had the sense to know that my children could n't be happy unless they had a happy mother , and so I consulted my doctor . |
| 5 | Nicholson , 55 , said last night : ‘ I know reporters are supposed to be neutral but I had a chance to help someone . |
| 6 | Yes , it would be alright if we had a decent double bass . . |