Example sentences of "be given the [noun sg] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 And then , in return , you shall be given the Robe of Human Hands . ’
2 He should be given the opportunity on reasonable notice to inspect the same .
3 Ashenden , buttonholed as he was once again in the coffee-lounge by the diminutive dynamo from Sacramento , appeared only too glad to be given the opportunity of escaping , albeit to an interview with Chief Inspector Morse .
4 Managers are not themselves subject to these processes , and so in order to ensure that they carry out their duties efficiently , it is contended that they should be given the incentive of performance-linked pay .
5 There is one particular reason why the Rat must be given the role of alert guardian and subordinate .
6 Thirdly , he reaffirmed that it was essential to strengthen the rule of law within the Community and that in order to achieve a greater degree of enforcement and implementation of European rules , the European Court of Justice should be given the power to fine member states for failing to comply with court judgements .
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