Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] and give [pron] the " in BNC.

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1 mystery and complexity — they interest us and give us the promise that we can delve to find out more about them
2 As soon as he entered the first field to be cut his mates up-ended him and gave him the same treatment which stopped only when he shouted ‘ Beer ! ’ .
3 We must consider how to look after them , train them and give them the self-esteem and confidence they deserve .
4 He takes somebody and gives them the work on the side .
5 Louise kissed him and gave him the pie .
6 ‘ We are working very heavily with them to convert them and give them the business skills they may not have acquired to date , ’ says Mr Smaje .
7 Bedelia was busy roasting dandelion roots , I thanked her for having us and gave her the royal wave .
8 That is why God pitied me and gave me the easier task : to be crucified . ’
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