Example sentences of "[pron] need a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yep I need a separate bit of paper . |
| 2 | I need a new pair of shoes , Marie said . |
| 3 | I need a new pair of jeans . |
| 4 | Ant : Because I need a new shirt for school disco on Friday . |
| 5 | See I need a new map . |
| 6 | I need a new housekeeper , and I always prefer to go on personal recommendation . ’ |
| 7 | I need a new book . |
| 8 | Sir , I need a new book . |
| 9 | I need a new designer and you need to find a way out of a considerable financial mess . |
| 10 | Robert : I need a long nail to go right through . |
| 11 | ‘ I 'm a city-based GP , so I need a small car that can cope with narrow roads and crowded parking . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ I need your help , Nick , because my only son is dying and my only daughter is following his example , and I need a strong man who will save them . ’ |
| 13 | I need a strong man to protect me . |
| 14 | I need a nasty pudding . |
| 15 | I need visionaries to see opportunities , I need trailblazers for when an area takes off , I need a firm hand when it matures . |
| 16 | This line is also useful for pinching on swan shot when I need a heavier indicator . |
| 17 | ‘ I need a second wit , too . |
| 18 | I need a second opinion , that 's all . ’ |
| 19 | ‘ I need a second opinion . |
| 20 | Please do n't tell me to buy children 's shoes as I already do so when I need a flat pair , but I like high heels and am finding it increasingly difficult to buy them . |
| 21 | I need a flat C now , what 's this ? |
| 22 | ‘ Doctor , I need a little help from you , |
| 23 | Now , the only reason I rang — the chief reason — was that I need a little help , as you can see . ’ |
| 24 | At traffic lights she gave it a wary smile , slid into gear and played Nina Simone 's ‘ I need a Little Sugar in My Bowl ’ . |
| 25 | ‘ I need a good man , reliable , for a couple of days ’ bodyguard duty . |
| 26 | I need a good night 's sleep before confronting Garry . ’ |
| 27 | Come now … y'know I need a good listener , and you are a good listener . ’ |
| 28 | I need a good shagging . |
| 29 | ‘ I need a good deal less . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ I need a fresh look to make a new start ’ |