Example sentences of "have [verb] [pron] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Story of my life , ’ he growls when a red declines to go into a pocket for the simple reason that he has hit it at the wrong angle . |
| 2 | I 'd met her at the odd party where we 'd chatted and that 's about it . ’ |
| 3 | For a new act , I would have to pitch them at the right venue for their type of music . |
| 4 | Oh it was a nice ball that by , shoots and scores , Notts get a second just moments after they might have conceded one at the other end , the referee unimpressed by the penalty claims but the crowd are there , with a really fine piece of finishing by Gary , nine minutes to half time and adds to the one that got in twenty four , and it 's two nil to Notts County against . |
| 5 | Tight in his hand he held the silver coin that Dad had given him at the front door . |
| 6 | Rangers , though , deserved some fortune because they had enjoyed none at the other end . |
| 7 | He had gagged for hours following the ordeal , convinced that one of the dog 's hairs had lodged itself at the very back of his throat where his fingers were unable to reach . |
| 8 | However , it seemed the news that a low-class woman had presented herself at the back door alerted Master Jobbernole to the possible reason for her presence and its consequences . |
| 9 | Somehow — it did not seem diplomatic to enquire too deeply just how — he had missed her at the arranged spot . |
| 10 | Most schools have appointed someone at the middle management level or above ( see Figure 1 ) . |
| 11 | ‘ We got the two goals back , but you have to stop them at the other end as well . |