Example sentences of "want [prep] be [verb] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | They focus not on areas of need but on areas where they want to be seen to be giving , and that 's usually where the spotlight happens for the moment to be falling . |
| 2 | The clipped , breezy tone was one that Belinda knew by this time , and it meant , I want to be left to myself for the time being , thank you . |
| 3 | Since you have the keys and I 'm a customer , I want to be taken to the vault , please , ’ she said in a loud , clear voice , her heart hammering with apprehension . |
| 4 | The narrating self not only sees , but wants to be seen to be seeing : the registration of detail , also praised by Calvino , and the reproduction of objects , gestures and expressions are conscripted into a form of obsessive and narcissistic display on the part of the observer . |
| 5 | Everyone in the business wants to be seen to be there , but the places are limited . |
| 6 | To the atmosphere generated by the yearning faithful , add the element of competing with or complementing showbizz , and a leader performs , where the marginal voter wants to be talked to . |
| 7 | Too frightened to speak , the man nodded vigorously , as did his men , and they walked off stiffly , none wanting to be seen to be more afraid than the others . |
| 8 | If you are a solicitor or an overseas lawyer wanting to be admitted to the English Bar ; if you are seeking some reduction of the normal pupillage requirements or certain other exemptions from the regulations ; if you are applying to become an employed pupil-master — you must apply to the Joint Regulations Committee ( JRC ) . |
| 9 | Alida Thorne wiped away the tears with the back of her soft hand , only wanting to be taken to bed , like a child , and soothed , to have someone decide and make arrangements , tell her that all would be well , she should have her way . |
| 10 | One does n't want to be seen to be covering anything up . |
| 11 | I suppose he does n't want to be seen to be just reacting to your letter he 's obviously started doing these things off his own bat anyway has n't he ? |
| 12 | It 's er you do n't want to be seen to be erm |
| 13 | He continued : ‘ Having arrived at the party we do n't want to be seen to be griping . |
| 14 | Well I would expect that the Prime Minister would , I think this nonsense that is behind all this is that because I am talking to Gerry Adams , they do n't want to be seen to be talking to me because it looks this fingerprint argument |
| 15 | The person was older than me and he 's a bit higher up the rank than me and it 's all about it probably comes with experience he 's to stand for yourself really but it 's when you 're our age and a bit younger you do n't want to be seen to be rocking the boat if there 's something that 's going on that you do n't agree with but you 're asked to do something that you do n't want to do valid reasons you have n't got the time or it 's not really up to you to do it |
| 16 | You know I do n't want to be seen to be |
| 17 | I do n't want to be limited to , it 's got to have a certain colour , the fabrics . |
| 18 | I did n't want to be dictated to . ’ |
| 19 | What if she does n't want to be swollen to the size of an elephant with a bleeding parasite kicking her in the guts day and night ? |
| 20 | According to Allied research , consumers ‘ understand the role of nablabs and do n't want to be preached to . |
| 21 | But I wish I 'd known you 'd given orders that you did n't want to be moved to hospital . ’ |
| 22 | Since COSE does n't want to be referred to as a consortium , group , organisation or initiative , maybe we should start calling it ‘ La Cozy Nostra . ’ |
| 23 | He did n't want to be invited to the party but it would have been nice to have friends like that who came to meet you from Vienna and were delighted to see you . |
| 24 | I was happy with the arrangement because I did not want to be tied to a nine-to-five existence , and my employer remained happy , especially when I made regular appearances as his partner at various golf days — all good for business , of course . |
| 25 | Henry and Dolphin agreed to give it a whirl but Ali did n't want to be tied to a permanent set-up , which we understood , so we asked Bruce Foxton to join and he was desperate enough to accept ! ’ |
| 26 | And the other side of it is that obviously you , you do n't want to be going to the D S S and asking for erm State benefits either |
| 27 | I had to water the plants and stock up the fridge as I do n't want to be reported to the NSPCC . |
| 28 | We do n't want to be left to fight alone again . ’ |
| 29 | She did n't want to be left to stand alone in some dark night-time corridor . |
| 30 | I do n't want to be talking to you , thought Penelope desperately , trying to appear interested in what Robina Fairfax was saying about a place in West London where she had bought a piece of statuary for her garden at a very reasonable price . |