Example sentences of "need the [noun] to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | We 've looked at whether or not the staff have the skills to cook and serve , what else do I need the staff to be able to do ? |
| 2 | If the site is not in danger of being destroyed , it may be possible to raise funds to conserve the site for display , and the way the site is presented depends largely on the nature of the remains : the ruins of an Islamic mosque for example , may need the walls to be strengthened and made safe , and suitable access provided in order to view the remains . |
| 3 | Lawyers are concentrating on the civil action as the army 's priority is to recover the money , but Capt Smith added : ‘ We may well need the police to be involved in the very near future . ’ |
| 4 | I think everyone needs the director to be vitally interested in the work well beyond the first week of actual performance . |
| 5 | Erm , we had an example advert early on that we actually read through , for the simple reason of finding how long it was going to take , so we had a target as to how long we needed the advert to be very early on and we could work to that . |
| 6 | We need the Government to be assiduous in its attempts to eliminate the obstacles that hinder companies ' ability to compete effectively in the international environment . |
| 7 | Backpackers need to keep the weight high and close to the back , but ski-mountaineers and climbers need the weight to be kept lower to increase stability , although weighty things should be kept close to the back . |
| 8 | You need the band to be relaxed to get them to do their best work . |
| 9 | ‘ We need the player to be playing matches and be in form . |