Example sentences of "[vb past] he needed [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The rescue co-ordinators include Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals abandoned plans to use whale song on Sunday , when Mr Goold found he needed stronger amplification of his recordings .
2 He felt he needed professional help , and entered into analysis that would continue for many years to come .
3 He still spent every holiday with them , but I felt he needed more independence and so did they .
4 He felt he needed more brandy , but the glass was nearly empty and the bottle was in the kitchen .
5 Officially he had recovered nicely from the shock of his experience , but his sister thought he needed more time : she was mothering him .
6 Corbett , acting his part , looked nervously back down the street and said he needed certain potions .
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