Example sentences of "[pers pn] had a strong [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I had a strong desire to repossess . |
| 2 | And I had a strong need to pit myself against her many suitors , and win . |
| 3 | They had a strong incentive to ensure hospitals made efficient use of their money on behalf of their patients ( Glennerster , 1992 ) . |
| 4 | Soon he had a strong fire going and the blue smoke pillared up through the young oak leaves . |
| 5 | He had a strong desire to get to know her better , and yet here she was talking of marriage ! |
| 6 | He had a strong urge to put his arms round the man , and indeed was about to do so , when Malik thrust him away , sobbing . |