Example sentences of "[vb infin] [to-vb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we do not want to reset entire articles ( impossible in the rush of printing schedules ) , the only place we can make cuts or additions is at the end of paragraphs . |
| 2 | It was generally assumed that Chamberlain would prefer to sacrifice imperial interests in a compromise with Hitler , than to join the USSR in an anti-fascist alliance . |
| 3 | Be sure to make several copies of each text , partly because , as explained before , you do n't want to lose valuable material , and partly because texts re often of great interest to other linguists or anthropologists . |
| 4 | families of those who have lost loved ones , who do n't want to see other families going through the suffering that they have gone through . |
| 5 | I did n't want to see other people . |
| 6 | ‘ You think I 'm just an old man who does n't want to see new shops and houses . |
| 7 | Once , I was waiting at the bus stop one Sunday with my bags packed ready to go to Sheffield when Otley came running up : ‘ Do n't you want to see Fragile Earth ? |
| 8 | I just do n't want to see similar signs appearing up mountains as hill-walking grows more popular Where would it all end ? |
| 9 | When it comes to approaching lenders for finance , they will want to see detailed budget plans , including an accurate estimate of the total of all direct build costs . |
| 10 | He 'll be touchy feeling and he wants to complete application form , give it to him okay if he 's an original he 'll want to see conceptual presentations , he 'll want to see illustrations , he 'll want to see erm , sales aids , if he 's in audible mode he will far more readily to what you tell him as opposed to , let me show you something , okay and there 's a specific technique |
| 11 | I WILL endeavour to promote scientific research in the problems affecting embalming . |
| 12 | While our photographers will endeavour to attend selected games we are unable to cover all ties . |
| 13 | He 'd prefer to see low profits today and high quality tomorrow rather than high profits today and low quality tomorrow . |
| 14 | They would not proscribe the teaching of fine art , archaeology or music — but would much prefer to see British colleges turning out many more vocation-ally-trained graduates in science , technology and business management . |
| 15 | Q. Would you prefer to see English people ? |
| 16 | ‘ As a retailer , naturally I would prefer to see added value rather than price cutting , ’ she adds . |
| 17 | She crossed her legs and said mildly , ‘ But surely you 'll want to interview other applicants ? ’ |
| 18 | ‘ I know it 's difficult , ’ interrupted Mrs Little , ‘ but we do n't want to treat real casualties just yet so keep the noise down , will you ? ’ |
| 19 | Or does he want to gag free speech and have every tabloid newspaper supporting the Tory party ? |
| 20 | I do prefer to wear smart clothes for work ; it 's still not easy for women in business to be taken seriously — I like to look the part . |
| 21 | I would n't want to wear high heels anyway . |
| 22 | For the sake of this promise , they will want to plant new churches , they will allow new churches to look different , to ‘ enculturate ’ the gospel , to become all things to all men with the motive of bringing the poor in spirit to know God . |
| 23 | You may also want to tile awkward shapes such as the window recesses , or things like bath surrounds . |
| 24 | Reckon it 'll all be over be Christmas , and anyways who 'd want to bomb lil' Weirwold . |
| 25 | As noted , major users will probably prefer to establish direct links with their databases of choice , but if you 're handling , say 100 credit checks a month , and a few other services ( airline timetables are available on Telecom Gold — solve your boss 's travel problems and got to the top of the class ) , information delivery via Prestel or Telecom Gold could be for you . |
| 26 | said that they would prefer to work full time . |
| 27 | But , instead of feeling sorry for yourself and resentful towards others , you should endeavour to find permanent solutions to problems that have overshadowed your day-to-day existence for some time . |
| 28 | NEWCASTLE did not rush to reinstate experienced Brian Kilcline recently — and no wonder with young Steve Howey blossoming at the back . |
| 29 | ‘ Have n't you ever thought , ’ asked Biddy , not looking at me , ‘ that he would n't want to meet important people , he would n't want to be taken away from this job that he does well , and the village where he 's loved ? ’ |
| 30 | Once you are familiar with the cable method you will want to try other patterns . |