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

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1 Prolonged staring with wide-open eyes has a special significance for the cat .
2 The Yearbook of International Organizations ( Union of International Associations , 1988–9 ) lists thousands of bodies classified as : federations of international organizations , universal membership organizations , inter-continental membership organizations , regionally defined membership organizations , organizations emanating from places , persons and other bodies , and organizations having a special form , including foundations and funds .
3 And in a third sense , literature is thought by many structuralists to have a special relationship to language , in that it involves a unique awareness of the nature of language itself .
4 Trees and tree clumps have a special attraction for me as they symbolized my own introduction to Earth Mysteries , through Tony Wedd .
5 He argues that the polytechnics have a special task to provide courses which prepare people to deal constructively with problems of change in society and which require direct interaction with the world of practical affairs .
6 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 .
7 Richer countries had a special responsibility " in view of the pressures their societies place on the global environment " .
8 Richer countries had a special responsibility " in view of the pressures their societies place on the global environment " .
9 Male pycnogonids have a special pair of ovigerous legs ; they can be seen here at the front , ending in pincers .
10 However the case law of the European Court makes it clear that , irrespective of how undertakings become dominant , such undertakings have a special responsibility not to allow their conduct to impair genuine undistorted competition within the Common Market .
11 Most libraries have a special room or section housing reference books , bibliographies , abstracts and valuable collections .
12 Moorlands has a special arrangements for guests with a local country club .
13 For the gerontological research community the 1980 and 1985 GHS are of special interest as these years ' surveys had a special section concerned with those aged 65 + .
14 Individual managers have a special responsibility to ensure that staff in looking forward to future alternative arrangements do not neglect to do what they have to do , now and in the near future , prudently and safely .
15 Is it true that accountants have a special dispensation ?
16 Pre-Conquest families have a special immunity to the contagion of capitalism , defined by Disraeli as the bankers who came into England with ‘ Dutch William ’ .
17 Most large agencies have a special department usually called ‘ account planning ’ , or simply ‘ planning ’ , to develop the advertising strategy ( see page 47 ) .
18 In the immediate mode and in response to an INPUT statement , some control codes have a special significance to the input line editor ( see later ) ; with the exception of , the others are ignored .
19 These paintings have a special place in my affections , because one of them was reproduced on the cover of my first book .
20 But we must be aware that often enough interludes have a special purpose .
21 Child psychiatrists have a special interest in information about the child 's family , as often the whole family will attend for assessment .
22 ‘ Most wingers have a special trick or two .
23 The Head and Governors have a special burden of responsibility as they do for all matters concerned with the running of the school .
24 Distributors of newspapers , books and magazines have a special defence of " innocent dissemination " .
25 Foundationers have a special place in the life of Heriot 's and are looked after by a senior member of Staff with responsibility for pastoral care .
26 On the streets of Northern Ireland , or on the battlefield over 3 centuries , the Glosters have a special bond to unite them .
27 Farmers in the DRAs have a special responsibility in this regard , not only because the land is often subjected to greater hydrological and climatic stress but also because farming is by far the major economic and social factor in such areas .
28 Many shops and stores have a special delivery area , usually at the rear of the store .
29 Humans have a special affinity for dolphins , which are widely perceived as having a special degree of intelligence .
30 There are some organizations such as BUPA hospitals have a special arrangement where we do n't need a cheque and we do n't need a banker 's order .
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