Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [be] to have a " in BNC.

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1 The piece of work was to have a semi-flat feel to it , and so the colours were blocked in later .
2 But the sociology of knowledge was to have a bridging role in the progress towards a scientific truth that would lead to a revelation of human essence ( Stark 1958 : 209 ) .
3 However , the best way to keep yourself in cheques and your customers in check is to have a follow-up plan and to work that plan .
4 Mr Biswas 's main aim in life is to have a family house of his own .
5 ‘ My most important ambition in life was to have a new sports car every year , things like this . ’
6 The solution that Grayling finds the most feasible at present is to have a circular table with a hole in the middle .
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