Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb base] give [pn reflx] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Recognition of the need to invest in both types of research has been slow to materialise possibly because other pressures tended to shut it out , but also because of the remarkably esoteric image which University research workers have given themselves . |
| 2 | The privatised boards have given themselves an inbuilt incentive to exploit their monopoly position . |
| 3 | The banks have given themselves a get-out clause . |
| 4 | Television commentators have given themselves dry throats telling viewers about the imp-like Mota who seems to float effortlessly to the front . |
| 5 | The Bosnian deputies have given themselves a let-out by calling for a referendum on the peace plan on May 15th and 16th . |
| 6 | His Dark Elf followers have given themselves over entirely to his worship . |
| 7 | Several parish and community councils have given themselves the status of a town council , whereupon the chairman of the parish council has become known as the town mayor . |