Example sentences of "have [to-vb] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | But they may have to wait for a year , and maybe even two , before the brief , dramatic cycle can begin all over again . |
2 | To find its most lasting realization , Charlie 's vision would have to wait for a bank clerk who did understand metempsychosis , and who had not only a commercial education gained in an underground room at Lloyds Bank , but also a knowledge of Greek . |
3 | At Darlington , so that they would not have to wait for a connection , they had hired a special train to Richmond , where they were met . |
4 | I also think that erm it 's up to erm us — I mean if you think of us as a whole travel industry — to really take a look at what we are providing and compare it with what is provided in other countries ; the standards of service , how long do you have to wait for a meal when you 're sitting down to eat in a restaurant , what are people used to in France and Germany and the USA ? |
5 | On February 27 she was told only a heart transplant would save her husband 's life and they would have to wait for a donor . |
6 | We should not have to apologize for a vow of celibacy . |
7 | I might have to go for a recall . |
8 | As far as new managers go , I 'd have to go for a partnership between Mr. Robson & Mr. Hoddle . |
9 | She would have to work for a month for that . |
10 | ‘ The thing is we 'll have to do something or we 'll find we 'll have to work for a living and we do n't want to do that . ’ |
11 | Investors will have to apply for a minimum of £240 worth of the shares , with an initial instalment of £100 . |
12 | You do n't have to play for a fortnight , do you ? |
13 | On top of this you 'll rarely have to queue for a route ( even on The Napes ) . |
14 | He looked at her in silence for several long moments , but instead of denying the accusation he said , ‘ As my acting hostess I expect you to know what they 're like , otherwise it will be impossible for you to explain that honeymooners expecting luxury suites with king-sized beds will have to settle for a roll in the hay . ’ |
15 | But Dixon , who spent nine years at Stamford Bridge , may have to settle for a place on the subs ' bench as he continues his return from a back injury . |
16 | Yet Thomas , 17 , who made a scoring debut as a substitute last week , could have to settle for a place on the bench again as Hearts look to John Robert- son and Ian Ferguson to shoulder the responsibility in attack . |
17 | ‘ Well , you 'll have to stay for a cup of tea , then , ’ he said . |
18 | What do you have to pay for a pair of men 's shoes , for example ? |
19 | Bearing this number in mind , you decide how many tokens your child will have to pay for a list ( something like a menu ) of rewards you have constructed , such as choosing a favourite pudding , staying up later than usual , a box of crayons or a special outing . |
20 | Now he 'd have to rely for a lift on Colin who would n't be so keen on coming out of his way . |
21 | Of course in high season we do have to ask for a bit extra if there 's going to be empty space in your place , but for all departures before May 31st and after October 1st there are NO UNDER-OCCUPANCY SUPPLEMENTS in selected accommodation . |
22 | Governors who are committed to the cause of special education will have to bid for a share of resources in competition with the advocates of other areas of the curriculum who will be pressing their case with equal vigour . |
23 | Corporate members , which they want to admit next year alongside names trading with unlimited liability , will have to bid for a place — the price being a levy to Lloyd 's central fund . |
24 | But again , flexibility is built in to the system : you do n't have to register for a degree in just one subject area , but a free to mix and match your courses to build a degree that is tailor-made to your own requirements . |