Example sentences of "need [verb] or [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The offence must be a ‘ serious arrestable ’ one ; the investigation must be being ‘ conducted diligently and expeditiously ’ ; and there must be a need to secure or preserve evidence or ‘ to obtain such evidence by questioning him ’ [ emphasis added ] . |
| 2 | Thus , while virtually all schools wished to increase access to a better-stocked library in a way which would stimulate RBL , only 14 of the schools specified existing or intended extension activities in their plans , while nine made reference to the need to establish or develop display areas , and a similar number expressed a commitment to associated inservice developments . |
| 3 | There is no need to pour or pump the liquid , and the Werax connector can be used on another barrel after tapping . |
| 4 | This also avoids the need to open or move cloches to allow watering . |
| 5 | Should there be a need to visit or receive advice from the clinic , arrangements should be made through the Personnel Department . |
| 6 | For the cabinet as a whole , though , talking about the need to replace or reform the poll tax proved easier than finally deciding on its replacement . |
| 7 | A horse lacking in sensory stimulation ( not necessarily a need to chase or chew cows ! ) is likely to become very depressed or anxious , will possibly go off its food , and even become ill . |
| 8 | Of course , Ross 's inability to telephone , or feel the need to apologise or explain his frequent absences , had n't helped matters . |
| 9 | The Council " notes that there is a wide recognition of the need to extend or define the Community 's competence in specific areas " , among them : " the social dimension , including the need for social dialogue ; economic and social cohesion among the member states ; improved protection of the environment in order to ensure sustainable growth ; the health sector and in particular the combating of major diseases ; a research effort commensurate with the development of the Community 's competitive capacity ; an energy policy aiming at greater security and efficiency , bearing in mind also co-operation in the whole of Europe [ a Dutch proposal ] ; providing the Community with major infrastructures , allowing also the completion of a trans-European network ; safeguarding the diversity of the European heritage and promoting cultural exchanges and education … " |
| 10 | Whilst working alone the craftsman also has no real need to describe or control the process elements , as he contains , in his head , the understanding of how the design is intended to work and the necessary stages to make this a reality . |
| 11 | No need to decline or fade away . |
| 12 | A recent study has shown that with very careful training over the course of five months , babies between 8½ and 10½ months of age can be taught to indicate their need to defecate or pass urine ( Sweets et al . |
| 13 | The need to maintain or enhance public enjoyment of lochs , rivers and reservoirs . |
| 14 | Flaubert was a vehemently reactionary anti-Christian , arguing always against the need to assist or promote the weak and meek . |
| 15 | If there is a low demand for products and plenty of time , the craftsman has no need to organize or rationalize his activities . |
| 16 | While they do this , their gills both suck in , and blow out water , obviating the need to move or open their mouths . |
| 17 | God was there and there seemed no need to pray or sing hymns either to transport me away from the present reality or to ward off danger by attracting God 's attention . |
| 18 | They needed to understand that , at times , one or other symbolized the abandoning parent , reactivating in the other the child 's need to protest or cling . |