Example sentences of "[modal v] need a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | All new cars since October 1990 are manufactured to do so , whilst some older cars may need a simple adjustment to their engine timing . |
| 2 | Lawns may need a selective weedkiller to get rid of dandelions and other weeds yet leave your grass unharmed , while the systematic weedkiller , Tumbleweed , will deal with bindweed and ground elder . |
| 3 | Consequently , to prepare for integration , the existing structure may need a thorough overhaul achieved by a comprehensive programme of planned staff and curriculum development . |
| 4 | Peter 's situation illustrates the fact that patients who spend very little time in hospital or have minor procedures performed still have anxieties and may need a great deal of help both before and after discharge . |
| 5 | In historical writing you may need a great deal of factual information to support your argument or opinion . |
| 6 | Deaf mothers may need a separate tour of the hospital , and separate explanations about technical equipment , drugs , labour and birth . |
| 7 | They may need a good deal of support because of these conflicts , yet this is rarely available . |
| 8 | For example , a pupil who is mastering literacy and numeracy with few difficulties will spend a considerable amount of time in the ordinary classroom , but another may need a good deal of specialised help and be at a stage of going to only one or two lessons daily in the fully integrated situation . |
| 9 | The church committee may need a concise report every three or six months , and the congregation a pictorial summary once a year . |
| 10 | If you 're moving you may need a bridging loan . |
| 11 | You may need a thin book under your head if it drops back uncomfortably . |
| 12 | Decorative pendants , supported by a chain or screwed brass rod , may need a special ceiling fitting ( see FITTING LIGHTS TO THE CEILING ) . |
| 13 | You may need a special connector to join to an old mains stopcock ( see page 29 ) : fit a drainvalve immediately above this . |
| 14 | This stopcock may need a special key to turn it on and off . |
| 15 | But the existing offspring may benefit more , may need a little bit of extra milk , so the existing offspring may try to erm , demand more milk , or at least milk for longer than the mother to supply . |
| 16 | If the patient has problems holding his cutlery , he may need a thickened handle , usually made of rubber , which slides onto a knife , fork or spoon . |
| 17 | With that amount of choice you may need a helping hand . |
| 18 | Even so , good reproductive efficiency may need a helping hand from us mortals . |
| 19 | SOMEONE , SOMEWHERE , must need a helping hand ! someone engaged in rebuilding of an aircraft must need skilled help . |
| 20 | A large machine like Penry Vaughan 's body must need a fair amount of fuel to keep it running efficiently . |
| 21 | Dealers thought it might need a substantial premium . |
| 22 | I perhaps have worked out , I need a clerical assistant and so forth , I might need a small van to actually take my widget on a Friday , to Widget , or Big Widget factory , or whatever it is I do with these widgets . |
| 23 | told him it might need a new switch |
| 24 | In the old Tarzan movies they used drums , and they also used natives and the warriors carried a stick , they called it a forked stick and it looks like the assembly might need a new set of forked sticks |
| 25 | The car might need a running repair ; the wife would want a ‘ drive ’ in the country or , at least , a lift to the shops . |
| 26 | ‘ We might need a positive ID from her . |
| 27 | As a matter of authenticity , and given that the appointment had been made two months ago and that perhaps Mr Gajdusek might need a little reminder , she took the letter from its envelope while , his touch again tingling , again gentle , he smoothed some cream over her bruises . |
| 28 | I probably would have worked out well , I 'll be the spare man , I 'll need four men working on five lathes , because I 'll need a spare lathe in case one falls over , so I can keep four running , I 'll need four men in case one of them 's sick or one , when they go on holidays I can fill in , so we can always get four lathes working . |
| 29 | For real farmhouse style , you 'll need a traditional range ( or one of the newer versions ) . |
| 30 | So ask yourself the following questions beforehand : • How long are you likely to be out for ? • How many bottles and nappies does your baby manage to get through in that time ? • Is there going to be somewhere you can change him ( even the car ) and/or breastfeed him comfortably , or warm a bottle if necessary ? • Is it likely to rain ( you 'll need a wet-weather cover ) , be very hot ( sun cream and a hat ) , or cold ( extra layers , hat and gloves ) ? |