Example sentences of "[vb past] need [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They did need more evidence . |
| 2 | The image of counter staff did need some polishing , in fact they had just put all their 1,300 people through a course teaching them ‘ how not to behave like Sharons and Traceys . ’ |
| 3 | Looking back , I need not have turned my nose up with such scorn when any of them approached me , as I 'm sure they did need some friendly contacts , but if one showed any signs of friendliness , they interpreted this as an invitation to attach themselves to you for the rest of the day , and probably the night too . |
| 4 | Oh dear , she did need some new ones ! |
| 5 | And I felt that they did need some kind of ongoing support . |