Example sentences of "[vb infin] [verb] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I am ambitious , and without any disrespect to the Vauxhall Conference , I do n't want to remain a non-League manager for ever . ’ |
| 2 | He did n't want to lose a regular customer . |
| 3 | Probably just did n't want to lose a profitable business . |
| 4 | Several prime ministers made it clear that they would want to see a radical extension of the Community powers and resources to help poorer regions and social groups as they moved to monetary union . |
| 5 | People do not want to see a black face under a bearskin . |
| 6 | In fact , his comments seemingly invite the charge , for he describes the lack of black guardsmen in terms of feelings rather than in terms of the discourse of external factuality : ‘ People do not want to see a black face under a bearskin . ’ |
| 7 | It should be noted that he remarks that ‘ people ’ do not want to see a black face , not that he personally objects to such a sight . |
| 8 | Society chairman Malcolm Smith said his members would now want to see a written reply from the Department of Health confirming the proposed arrangements would not be introduced . |
| 9 | We do not want to see a massive amount of custodial sentencing , although we are glad that provision is made for it ; what we do want is a reduction in the number of people who participate in such a horrendous cult and in the equally horrendous statistics relating to youngsters who take cars , go to court and then take more cars . |
| 10 | Therefore , powers do exist to enable a controlled reshaping of the settlement geography of rural areas . |
| 11 | In a Commons statement , Mr Clarke said : ‘ We would very much prefer to see a full accident and emergency service provided by trained ambulancemen , but that is impossible while the unions continue to insist on the 14 conditions which they have imposed . |
| 12 | If you do want to enjoy a one-to-one relationship of a companionable or romantic nature there are various ways one can make contact , other people who want to do the same and they need not have marriage as an aim if that is not what you want . |
| 13 | It coped easily with gently curved edges , and was in its element coasting up and down a slightly sloping lawn , producing those satisfying stripes that can make mowing a distinct pleasure . |
| 14 | Do n't you ever want to paint a different picture ? ’ |
| 15 | Can we make , can we just please make make a final point . |
| 16 | I do n't want to write a political summary — you get that , I 'm sure , from the papers . |
| 17 | Certainly we should want to provide a comfortable home full of modern appliances for our families . |
| 18 | He says his pay-off has left him comfortable , although he will eventually want to find a new career , possibly even returning to journalism . |
| 19 | I hear you 've come a long way . " |
| 20 | However , if you do want to try a specific activity , there are many more available now which are community-based , such as swimming , keep fit , aerobics , cycling , jogging , tennis and squash . |
| 21 | I , I do n't believe , I do n't want to impose a particular word , and if communitarianism is a difficulty then I , I accept that . |
| 22 | You might think opening a new gentleman 's outfitters in Savile Row is like taking coal to Newcastle . |
| 23 | it is also extremely expensive , and only the most profligate would consider using a pure silk rug as a functional floor covering . |
| 24 | Later this month , the Commission for Racial Equality will consider instigating a judicial review against the Government 's proposals to withdraw the green legal aid form in cases of political asylum and immigration . |
| 25 | However , it must be emphasised that the flexibility shown by the local authority in approving this combination of residential and occupational functions within individual units is very unusual and was probably encouraged by the planners ' recognition that this approach could act to conserve a listed building with the least possible alteration of its character . |
| 26 | Then you 'll enjoy seeing a little bit more of it . ’ |
| 27 | In fact , Kaprun and its neighbour Zell am See have everything that you could need to enjoy a perfect holiday in some of the most beautiful alpine scenery there is , including some excellent bars and restaurants for relaxing evenings and charming coffee houses for afternoon coffee and cake ; an experience that is not to be missed ! |
| 28 | Tomorrow , if electronic books are to evolve , we will need to see a mature market emerging providing stable , ongoing demand for new products at prices that make sense for everyone involved in the new industry . |
| 29 | The Republic of Russia will probably seek to remain a nuclear state , but there is a reasonable prospect that the other three republics — Kazakhstan , Byelorussia and Ukraine — will be prepared to accept non-nuclear status . |
| 30 | First of all , I do not need to publicise a successful venture in order to attract more applicants , and secondly , it would not do justice to the conference theme which aims to discuss aspects of untapped linguistic resources and teacher training . |