Example sentences of "they [modal v] have [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Research students register as Probationer Research Students in the first instance , and , subject to a formal review of progress at the end of the first year , they may have their registration upgraded to that of D.Phil . |
| 2 | Lord , we pray for those who face examinations soon , that they may have Your help . |
| 3 | We pray first for our own country , and ask your blessing on those who lead us ; we pray for Elizabeth our queen , that You will bless and guide her in all her responsibilities in this land and in the Commonwealth ; we pray for the Prime Minister and all his cabinet , that they may have your wisdom in the government of the country ; we pray for the leaders of the nations , and especially for areas where there is strife . |
| 4 | ‘ If students wish to have a meeting or party which includes more than 10 people they must have my permission , ’ she said . |
| 5 | If , say , Dutch voters want a tax on non-refillable drinks containers , surely they should have their way — even if , in effect , such a tax favours local bottlers . |
| 6 | For a few moments he watched them , and hearing their laughter and seeing the flush of innocent enjoyment in their faces he felt a sudden bitter pang of resentment that they should have their youth still and be free to enjoy it . |
| 7 | Tomorrow , they could have their revenge . |
| 8 | By simply issuing new shares ( which , in turn , diluted the equity of the current Novell shareholders ) , they could have their cake , eat it , and keep their wealth . |
| 9 | If it 's disallowed then erm they would have their entitlement in that they would be paid a reduced rate during the period of the susp , er of the disallowance . |
| 10 | At least they will have my testimony when the time comes . |
| 11 | ‘ But it will definitely be rescheduled for the New Year and fans who have already bought tickets will find they are still valid or they can have their money back if they prefer . ’ |
| 12 | It 's letting people know that their contribution has been appreciated , that their ideas are valued and that they can have their say , whether others agree with the content or not . |
| 13 | But given that they can have their position specified , and can interpret this position so as to form the pattern , then this provides a very powerful means of generating patterns . |
| 14 | They do n't imagine they can have their cake and eat it too . |
| 15 | Drink your tea so they can have your cup |