Example sentences of "may need a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | All new cars since October 1990 are manufactured to do so , whilst some older cars may need a simple adjustment to their engine timing . |
| 2 | Lawns may need a selective weedkiller to get rid of dandelions and other weeds yet leave your grass unharmed , while the systematic weedkiller , Tumbleweed , will deal with bindweed and ground elder . |
| 3 | Consequently , to prepare for integration , the existing structure may need a thorough overhaul achieved by a comprehensive programme of planned staff and curriculum development . |
| 4 | Peter 's situation illustrates the fact that patients who spend very little time in hospital or have minor procedures performed still have anxieties and may need a great deal of help both before and after discharge . |
| 5 | In historical writing you may need a great deal of factual information to support your argument or opinion . |
| 6 | Deaf mothers may need a separate tour of the hospital , and separate explanations about technical equipment , drugs , labour and birth . |
| 7 | They may need a good deal of support because of these conflicts , yet this is rarely available . |
| 8 | For example , a pupil who is mastering literacy and numeracy with few difficulties will spend a considerable amount of time in the ordinary classroom , but another may need a good deal of specialised help and be at a stage of going to only one or two lessons daily in the fully integrated situation . |
| 9 | But the lovers kissing , the lady with a book , the donkey , the antelope , the lion , the scorpion and the rest of the menagerie may need a better imagination or a more discerning eye . |
| 10 | You may need a bigger stable , safer fencing and a stock of supplies for foaling emergencies — such as bottles , teats , a foal rug and replacement milk powder . |
| 11 | Subjects may vary in their response to oestrogens and some may need a higher dose . |
| 12 | Children with health or developmental problems may need a higher standard of parental care and a reasonable parent would be expected to provide this . |
| 13 | The church committee may need a concise report every three or six months , and the congregation a pictorial summary once a year . |
| 14 | If you 're moving you may need a bridging loan . |
| 15 | To recognize implications you may need a little knowledge of the topic , so familiarize yourself with the information by reading your notes or textbooks . |
| 16 | Once you 've stopped dieting your periods will return , but you may need a little help if you want to have a baby … ‘ |
| 17 | They may need a little time to think about it , but they 'll try most things once . |
| 18 | In some cases , a company may need a dozen licences from a dozen universities for any particular genetically-engineered product . |
| 19 | You may need a thin book under your head if it drops back uncomfortably . |
| 20 | Decorative pendants , supported by a chain or screwed brass rod , may need a special ceiling fitting ( see FITTING LIGHTS TO THE CEILING ) . |
| 21 | You may need a special connector to join to an old mains stopcock ( see page 29 ) : fit a drainvalve immediately above this . |
| 22 | This stopcock may need a special key to turn it on and off . |
| 23 | You may need a third hand for this . |
| 24 | But the existing offspring may benefit more , may need a little bit of extra milk , so the existing offspring may try to erm , demand more milk , or at least milk for longer than the mother to supply . |
| 25 | ‘ Even so , you may need a few stitches . |
| 26 | And Dicky can take over as a footman — he may need a few lines changed here and there . ’ |
| 27 | ‘ I may need a few shots before I find the mark , Khan . ’ |
| 28 | If the patient has problems holding his cutlery , he may need a thickened handle , usually made of rubber , which slides onto a knife , fork or spoon . |
| 29 | Solid bases give the firmest support so may need a springier mattress to compensate . |
| 30 | An increased number of children may not lead to more dwellings being required , but rather to the same number of larger homes ; or may affect the types of homes needed , such as those with amenities like gardens : conversely , an ageing population , which tends to consist of smaller household sizes , may need a larger number of dwellings , perhaps smaller and with special requirements such as ease of access . |