Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] to be happy " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do n't be grumpy or touchy now — you 'll be glad to see them after 26.2 miles and you want them to be happy to see you too . |
| 2 | ‘ You want me to be happy , do n't you ? ’ |
| 3 | Somehow we expect them to be happy to be kept in a place which is warm and dry , where they can eat to their heart 's content with their companions ; but no , they become quite upset . |
| 4 | From gratitude comes the desire to please : ‘ I want you to be happy too . ’ |
| 5 | I want you to be happy . ’ |
| 6 | There now , let's dry those big brown eyes , we just want you to be happy and not to think so much … . ’ |
| 7 | I want you to be happy , even if your happiness is not derived from me , and the heritage I have offered you . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I want him to be happy … |