Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [noun] gave [pos pn] " in BNC.

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1 When Springhall writes that adolescents gave their allegiance to ‘ society ’ , this is at best a half-truth .
2 The happiest results came when householders gave their evacuees time to settle in and made some attempt to understand their cultural differences .
3 His eyes were closed and pallor gave his weathered tan a peculiar blotchy look .
4 And then , as she sat on one of the small bunks and listened as the twins said their prayers , the last remnants of her bruised pride vanished when Ross gave her shoulder a warm , affectionate squeeze .
5 Di — who smiled when wellwishers gave her flowers — said people took more notice if someone well-known was involved .
6 SMILING DI : The princess yesterday , beaming as fans gave her flowers Picture : HARRY PAGE
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