Example sentences of "[pron] gave [pron] [vb base] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The question slipped out before I gave myself time to consider the wisdom of it . |
| 2 | I gave you time to adjust to the fact that I 'd make love to you tonight and — ’ |
| 3 | Certainly I am not , which is why I gave it consent to borrow such a substantial amount of money . |
| 4 | He attributes this success to the strong bond that existed between the parents : a plentiful food supply ; the friendly interrelation of the chicks themselves , apparently because they were of opposite sexes ; and , not least , the shape and size of the nest which gave them space to keep out of each other 's way . |
| 5 | She gave herself time to regain her self-control and when she spoke again her manner was more composed . |
| 6 | He gave himself time to think , and to argue with his friends . |
| 7 | ‘ It 's funny you should say that , ’ said Miss Mack 's Solicitor , from a resumed recumbent position , rather dreading his appearance as No. 11 in boots too small for him , ‘ because an uncle by marriage of mine took me once to tea with some cousin of his who had been a county cricketer and this county chap said middle and leg was best because it gave you room to cut . ’ |