Example sentences of "[noun pl] have a special [noun] for " in BNC.

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1 Prolonged staring with wide-open eyes has a special significance for the cat .
2 Trees and tree clumps have a special attraction for me as they symbolized my own introduction to Earth Mysteries , through Tony Wedd .
3 Illustrated books have a special appeal for many collectors , who are fortunate in having a very wide field and a range of prices to suit almost everyone .
4 Moorlands has a special arrangements for guests with a local country club .
5 Humans have a special affinity for dolphins , which are widely perceived as having a special degree of intelligence .
6 As Sir Ronald Syme has pointed out , the Romans had a special veneration for authority , precedent , and tradition , and they greatly objected to change unless it was thought to be in accord with ancestral custom , which meant in practice the sentiments of the oldest living senators .
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