Example sentences of "[be] a need [to-vb] the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 In losing the ‘ support ’ of alcohol there may be a need to fill the gaps left in a person 's life by the process of withdrawal .
2 Where this is the case there will be a need to remedy the deficiency as quickly as possible , and thereafter to seek to improve the individual 's eating habits by careful discussion and support .
3 As mentioned above , a comprehensive programme should be prepared for the whole job , but when the contractor is appointed he will prepare his own contract programme and there will inevitably be a need to adjust the surveyor 's programme in order to harmonise with the activities of the contractor .
4 There seems to be a need to maintain the belief that ‘ straights ’ , grown-ups would be shocked , damaged , altered , if they were around to hear the music .
5 But the company insists there will still be a need to build the reservoir and that they would do all they can to minimise the impact it makes on the surrounding countryside when that happens .
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