Example sentences of "[adj] to find [pers pn] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | As he reached the spot where Josh Cornock was likewise occupied , he heaved the elver scoop from the water and was delighted to find it a quarter full of the writhing silver baby eels . |
| 2 | Researchers in this area are likely to find it a useful entry to the literature , and a source of ideas on research needs . |
| 3 | Maybe a large catfish , or is it too late to find him a friend ? |
| 4 | ‘ Aye , got better than that , William Davies , ’ Hari said , ‘ come on , I might be able to find you a bit of soup as well as some bread . ‘ |
| 5 | ‘ Let me see your jewels , I might be able to find you a buyer who will give you a good price . |
| 6 | Although he promotes himself as a friend of John Major , the Conservative Party has for some inexplicable reason been unable to find him a job in the Government where his extensive talents could be stretched . |
| 7 | He details his daily struggle : trying to treat patients as he knows he can , yet unable to find them a hospital bed or specialist referral . |