Example sentences of "[noun pl] [modal v] need " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some shrubby herbs may need further pruning during the summer . |
| 2 | As with external assessment in the primary phase , we believe that new methods of testing pupils ' reading skills may need to be devised , building on the best of GCSE practice . |
| 3 | Old unresolved conflicts may need to be exposed rather than hidden or disguised . |
| 4 | Those with oily or normal complexions may need to change the kind of face creams used and those whose skins have always been dry will need to take even more care and possibly change to a heavier cream . |
| 5 | Some of these forms may need to change conformation to allow binding to CyP , consistent with recent kinetic evidence that support a time-dependent inhibition of the peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase activity of cyclophilin by CsA . |
| 6 | Husbands and sons may need telephone training , she says . |
| 7 | In which case , the purpose of authorities may need clarification and reinforcement by ministers . |
| 8 | Local planning authorities may need to control aspects of the design of housing estates where these have an impact on neighbouring development or agricultural land , for example access or overshadowing . |
| 9 | Furthermore , different religions may need different symbols , and it is only when they are treated as fetishes , or when they become the means whereby one religion claims superiority over another , that they cease to be of value and are fit only to be discarded . |
| 10 | But theoretical analysis suggests that credible punishment strategies may need to be quite subtle and sophisticated , which leads to the conclusion that so-called ‘ tacit ’ collusion may in practice turn out to be ‘ secret ’ collusion . |
| 11 | Members of the project envisage that up to 50 more birds may need to be introduced over the next two years before a self-supporting sea eagle population can be established . |
| 12 | Larger holes or splits may need reinforcing with glass fibre bandage . |
| 13 | However , some groups may need even more . |
| 14 | Groups may need to present and share their findings with other pupils . |
| 15 | If this is not the case then the purchaser may face arguments from the vendor by way of defence relating to completely different matters ( eg a bad debt provision is in fact excessive as a defence to a claim relating to non-payment of PAYE ) and detailed accounts may need to be drawn up every time there is a breach of warranty ( ie in order to see if there is some surplus which compensates ) . |
| 16 | Even the largest schools may need outside help . |
| 17 | Those who are here for less than 6 months may need to arrange medical insurance . |
| 18 | It is possible that for brief periods during construction of the breakwater , barges or other vessels may need to moor in positions which would affect operation of the radar station . |
| 19 | Items like manhole covers and stopcock covers may need raising by building up with brickwork |
| 20 | All new cars since October 1990 are manufactured to do so , whilst some older cars may need a simple adjustment to their engine timing . |
| 21 | Third , clients may need to be prepared to wait until the start of the next course , which might not be for up to two months . |
| 22 | Specific steps may need to be taken . |
| 23 | Particular attention will be paid to whether the markets serve the needs of industry , how they influence industrial location and what practical steps may need to be taken to improve market performance . |
| 24 | After the menopause the vagina becomes drier and less elastic , so husbands may need to be a bit more gentle , especially at first , and a little more persevering . |
| 25 | Statements between these delimiters may need to be assembled twice in order to resolve any forward references . |
| 26 | As crime is related to the pattern and outlook of the society in which it occurs , so penal methods may need to be adapted to the society in which they must operate . |
| 27 | Sometimes different sequences may need quite marked adjustment using filters and other devices to achieve the right harmonious effect . |
| 28 | Alcohol Concern ( 1987 ) suggests that older people who have been regular drinkers may need to reduce by half the quantity of alcohol they consume . |
| 29 | However , if the Institute is going to plan for the needs of 2001 AD , the whole idea of space occupied by books may need to be revised . |
| 30 | Notation which is to be inscribed on the spine of books may need to be shorter than that used in catalogues , indexes , databases and bibliographies . |