Example sentences of "[vb -s] a great interest " in BNC.

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1 But the public also has a great interest in science , particularly astronomy , as is shown by me large audiences for television series such as Cosmos and for science fiction .
2 The hon. Member for Rugby and Kenilworth ( Mr. Pawsey ) , who has a great interest in education , spoke for a long time , as did other hon. Members on both sides of the House .
3 The daddy has a great interest in that kind of thing . ’
4 I think the government , and John by the way has been superb to us , in terms of being willing to come along , and help us do the work we 're doing , and I 'm , I believe the government has a great interest in this field .
5 Matthew shows a great interest in eschatology ( the teaching about the end of the world ) and parousia ( the teaching about the second coming of Jesus ) ( Matt.
6 My parents kept a baby book about me until I was sixteen , and when I was three and a half they wrote : ‘ Takes a great interest in her clothes and chooses her own outfit each morning .
7 Their research resources clearly play a vital role , and the firm takes a great interest in the latest technical developments which can facilitate this department 's work .
8 The countryman takes a great interest in the weather : he has to because his living is bound up with it ; and he observes it as closely as a scientist watching a long and intricate experiment .
9 As ever , the hon. Gentleman takes a great interest in hon. Members this side of the House , but I suppose that from his point of view it is a receding problem .
10 ‘ She is a lovely lady who takes a great interest in people , ’ said Miss George .
11 Debbie said : ‘ She is a lovely lady who takes a great interest in people .
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