Example sentences of "[pron] reasons for want " in BNC.
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| 1 | Teachers need not be afraid of explaining to pupils their reasons for wanting them to carry out a certain piece of investigatory work . |
| 2 | Wainfleet went on as the drinks arrived : ‘ All sorts of folk have their reasons for wanting other people 's private business , or their own , published . |
| 3 | He and his wife also enjoy walking and the countryside of the area is one of their reasons for wanting to remain in the North . |
| 4 | It was the first time any one of them had asked her reasons for wanting to come across and see the New Year in , and she answered , ‘ Some men 's do , I suppose . ’ |
| 5 | De Niro does n't seem particularly keen to discuss his reasons for wanting to run a restaurant , and will only say that it 's been a vague dream of his for a while . |
| 6 | Explain your reasons for wanting to record stories and speeches , namely , that you are anxious to learn their language as well as possible . |