Example sentences of "[conj] [noun sg] is given [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is no doubt that a bill or note given in consideration of what is supposed to be a debt is without consideration if it appears that there was a mistake in fact as to the existence of the debt ; Bell v. Gardiner ( 4 M. & Gr. 11 ) ; and , according to the cases of Southall v. Rigg and Forman v. Wright ( 11 C.B. 481 ) , the law is the same if the bill or note is given in consequence of a mistake of law as to the existence of a debt . |
| 2 | If calomel is given in cholera it should obviously not be in pills , as Dr Dunstaple suggests , but as a powder for the sake of better diffusion . " |
| 3 | An excellent comparison of Athenian and Spartan habits and philosophy is given by Thucydides , in the mouth of Pericles ( ii.39 ) : ‘ our city is open to the world , and we have no periodical deportations in order to Trevent people observing or finding out secrets which might be of military advantage to the enemy . ’ |
| 4 | I appreciate that this purpose may not be served if consent is given on behalf of , rather than by , the patient . |
| 5 | There are many difficulties in getting supplies through to the zones and priority is given to medicines , not to contraceptives , Campesina combatants are generally opposed to using contraceptives for religious reasons and while women from urban areas may wish to adopt some form of birth control , it is not always available : |
| 6 | The relationship between gas pressure and solubility is given by Henry 's law . |
| 7 | An excellent account of water-sampling and analysis is given by Holden . |
| 8 | More thought and time is given to questions of map design and methods of data manipulation . |
| 9 | When judgment is given in court for a sum of damages , the defendant usually pays up . |