Example sentences of "to have a proper [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Inevitably there are times and places when it is not possible to have a proper discussion on AIDS .
2 It is impossible to have a proper exchange of views of the kind which is essential for the true functioning of a parliamentary democracy if everybody is wearing headphones .
3 You have to be a specialist , and even then , you can only hope to have a proper grasp of a small proportion of the scientific theories .
4 It is essential to have a proper press campaign to explain to the general public — particularly those who are interested in serving in the Territorial Army — that the Territorial Army has a bright and promising future .
5 Have to have a proper look later , I ca n't find it .
6 Jane , a 40-year-old systems analyst , sums it up when she comments , ‘ Sometimes weeks can go by before I even get a chance to have a proper conversation with my husband ! ’
7 The exercise of cooperating with the other people , even though they 're in the same relative area than in this case it may be use of facilities for leisure , is not very easy and there may be a very very good cause to have a proper course in how to get on with other people , in these sort of cooperative ventures , so thank you for , for drawing our attention to it , it is an interes would be an interesting exercise to .
8 Nice to be able to have a proper chat with someone .
9 Because on the stage they acquire importance , they must be seen to have a proper purpose .
10 I 'd like to have a proper team together right from the start . ’
11 She seemed to have a proper regard for the frivolous things in life .
12 ‘ If the law has to have a proper effect then landlords and breweries should know that to serve young people like this , they are in danger of losing their licences . ’
13 Perhaps not the most beautiful bride in the world , but O.K. I would have been quite happy with something new from a shop , but no , I was to have a Proper Wedding Dress ( even if it was n't white ) and a Proper Wedding , with all the trimmings .
14 They have all introduced a discount scheme to enable those unfortunate enough not to have a job not to have a proper job the same access to all these facilities as those in work .
15 ‘ It 's important for a girl to have a proper career , ’ said Brian .
16 He admits to being surprised at the split attitudes of middle-aged men — and even some of the younger ones — who want their daughters to have a proper career structure but then fail to apply that belief at work .
17 There is enough food for every man , woman and child to have a proper diet .
18 But we 're all going to have a proper dinner by candlelight .
19 Oh yes , sacks of other and they used to have a proper corner seedman 's shop , which you do n't see about today the er Garden Centre has knocked all that on the nut has n't it really ?
20 Hon. Members will not be able to have a proper debate on a guillotine motion without me .
21 The women deserve a right to have a proper training , not a watered down version .
22 To make your way , you have got to have a proper respect for money .
23 The reason for this is fairly obvious ; when people are confused and insecure ( as many Catholics are especially today ) it is incumbent on all of us who teach and preach ( in whatever capacity ) to have a proper respect for the needs and weaknesses of those who may be listening .
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