Example sentences of "be given [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For example , he took comfort from the deflationary economic measures of July 1966 , which he opposed , as it gave him the chance ‘ to reassert collective Cabinet authority because I see how disastrous it is to allow Cabinet government to decline into mere Prime Ministerial government … if I achieved anything it was by asserting the right of Cabinet to take part in the making of economic strategy so that Harold conceded we must be given that right ’ . |
| 2 | Benefit of the Doubt must be given that all employed by the Grand Canyon were brain damaged at birth and were given their bureaucratic procedure in India . |
| 3 | Even if play areas are created off-street , the impression must not be given that the rest of the street is not intended for playing children . |
| 4 | There is thus a rule of construction that if a provision in an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom is ambiguous , it should be given that interpretation which is consistent with international obligations rather than one which conflicts ( Inland Revenue Commissioners v Collco Dealings Ltd [ 1962 ] AC 11 ; similarly , there is some authority for seeking to protect fundamental constitutional statutes from unintentional repeals ( see , e.g. , per Lord Wilberforce in The Earl of Antrim 's Petition [ 1967 ] 1 AC 691 ) If , however , such devices do not evade the problem , then traditional notions of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament require that any provision in any later statute which is inconsistent with any earlier provision repeals the latter to the extent of any inconsistency , whether declared or intended to have this effect or not ( Vauxhall Estates Ltd v Liverpool Corporation [ 1932 ] 1 KB 733 ; Ellen Street Estates Ltd v Minister of Health [ 1934 ] 1 KB 590 ) . |
| 5 | Firstly , it is a requirement that public notice shall be given that an inspector 's investigation will take place , together with an invitation to anyone who so wishes to write to AIB to draw their attention to any particular aspect considered relevant . |
| 6 | I longed for a story of mine to be given that accolade . |
| 7 | In answer to the question of what sort of facts they are , the answer will be given that they are neural facts , facts about the Central Nervous Systems of ourselves and other species . |
| 8 | If the if they 're provided with the right kind of teacher then I think the pupil will be given that opportunity if it 's , the potential is there to bring it out , but you some of the children do n't want to learn well that 's not the fault of the school ! |
| 9 | In other cases the prisoner will know only that it is 20 years or more , although if he asks and if it is no more than 20 years he will , as I understand it , be given that information . |
| 10 | Because I I do know of of various different groups who are working in this field as volunteers , there 's no money behind them there , and I mean i i it should be a priority , it should be given that kind of priority where |
| 11 | ‘ Then you , also , must be given that pleasure , for I should not care for you to miss an instant of any pain , Wolfprince . ’ |
| 12 | Its primary spokesman suggested that guarantees could be given that Afghanistan would not become a base for foreign powers . |
| 13 | We recognise why that is , and it is a perfectly reasonable requirement that they should be given that free school meal , but it is producing a rather sudden burden for education authorities which they are finding difficult to accommodate at present . |
| 14 | However , the limitation of the sound guide is equally evident : only a small number of works can be given such exceptional treatment . |
| 15 | He 's the last guy in the world who should be given such power . |
| 16 | In the Scherzo it 's amazing to be given such accuracy and textural clarity at such speed . |
| 17 | I also conclude that , to enable him to make such representations , he should be given such relevant information as he does not already have . |
| 18 | He had certainly researched Grantham and Marsh and the testimonial Sebastian had purportedly given her was in line with the high regard in which she had been told she was held by the company , although she 'd hardly expected to be given such a glowing recommendation . |
| 19 | On the economic side it is a fair bet that there will be a public spending squeeze ( sooner rather than later ) , with defence and social security reviews ( though neither will be given such titles ) . |
| 20 | Some people feel it 's not an appropriate use of the cash , that Gay and Lesbian art should n't be given such a high profile . |
| 21 | The unemployed should be given such work , he said , adding that at present , Poland lacked the expertise , equipment and finance to deal with environmental decay . |
| 22 | ‘ Grateful to be given such a friend . ’ |
| 23 | Questions were asked of the Home Office as to how a man with a 30-year record in organised crime could be given such a low security classification . |
| 24 | ‘ The majority of low-paid members feel it 's an insult to be given such a letter . ’ |
| 25 | ‘ At the end of the day the majority of low-paid members feel it 's an insult to be given such a letter . ’ |
| 26 | It was unthinkable that a miner 's son should be given such a high office in front of a number of so-called ‘ acceptable people , ’ whose political careers had trod the well-known track through privilege and patronage . |
| 27 | You will be given all your documentation and vouchers on arrival and your car will be delivered to your hotel the following morning at 9am . |
| 28 | We shall be given all manner of reasons why there should not be a top salary review , or whatever it is called since the former Prime Minister tore up the negotiating arrangements for the civil service . |
| 29 | If they are , will they honour their own commitment by recognising that the overwhelming majority of parents want to stay with local authorities and that therefore local authorities should be given all the backing and support possible by the Government to make a success of their role in the future . |
| 30 | IF the Health Service were to be given all the money it says it needs we should need to double every worker 's NHS contribution . |