Example sentences of "that a [noun] had to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The word ‘ ransom ’ seems to indicate that a price had to be paid to God in order that he would free people from their sins . |
| 2 | The famous German raid on Coventry on the night of 14 November 1940 brought widespread devastation and civilian demoralisation ( such that a cordon had to be thrown round the city , and news from it heavily censored ) ; likewise , the bombing of the East End of London intimidated its inhabitants far more than the government dared admit at the time . |
| 3 | We had so many articles that a decision had to be taken . |
| 4 | On one memorable day , with Jerry and two other ‘ stalwarts ’ to back me up with moral support , I decided that a stand had to be made . |
| 5 | The three senior judges agreed that a balance had to be struck between the interests of the children and their parents — and Lord Hope said the parents ' interests were also of very great importance . |