Example sentences of "[modal v] want see [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Bullies are impressed by force and power , and may want to see proof of your new-found strength of character . |
| 2 | The only trouble with storylines like that is that life is for more complicated er we may want to see justice be done , we may want to see virtue being rewarded , we may want to see er all of those things happen , but when we make mistakes when we make mistakes , when we are not virtuous , we actually end up not being too keen , but justice should be applied straight away . |
| 3 | The only trouble with storylines like that is that life is for more complicated er we may want to see justice be done , we may want to see virtue being rewarded , we may want to see er all of those things happen , but when we make mistakes when we make mistakes , when we are not virtuous , we actually end up not being too keen , but justice should be applied straight away . |
| 4 | At her approach he rose composedly and , with all the aplomb of someone trained from birth to deal with parish callers , said , ‘ You 'll want to see mama . |
| 5 | And she would want to see monitoring of any pubs admitting children , with premises carefully vetted before permission to let in youngsters was granted . |