Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun] [conj] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | Gooch 's 133 failed to save England but it proved he is back to top form just like Wasim , who said : ‘ I am playing well , enjoying my cricket and giving 100 per cent for Lancashire . |
| 2 | I tried to meditate to stimulate my faith but gave up . |
| 3 | He read my amusement and gave me a twisted grin . |
| 4 | ‘ You mean , if you cut that picture up into four — which would be a distinctly pro-life act if you want my opinion and gave it to four different restorers , they 'd each stop at a different point ? ’ |
| 5 | The week ended with a number of local companies and colleges opening their doors and giving guided tours of their premises to jobseekers , students and the public . |
| 6 | The young black people of Britain who are into black consciousness and cultural awareness are keen to speak Afro-Lingua because it reinforces their awareness and gives them hope where otherwise there would be despair " ( 1986a : 44 – 5 ) . |
| 7 | It is important that the whole family can recognise their grief and give each other emotional support . |
| 8 | They hope the charter will let patients know their rights and give feedback if the service is not working . |
| 9 | Mrs Young , who had paused in her search , finally found her purse and gave me a dollar . |
| 10 | He holds his nose and gives an imaginary lavatory chain two tugs . |
| 11 | Any plan or project that exercises your mind and gives you food for thought is good for you now . |
| 12 | Suppose your neighbour 's tree grows into your garden , obscuring your light and giving you a harmful consumption externality . |
| 13 | When you buy something from a shop , you have a contract with the retailer which means that the Sale of Goods Act 1979 covers your purchase and gives you certain statutory rights . |
| 14 | She took the hands of those on either side of her , lowered her head and gave a constipated grunt . |
| 15 | But he denies harassing Miss Donna Van Den Berghen , 21 , by putting his arm around her , touching her breasts and giving her a bear hug in front of colleagues . |
| 16 | The problem is how to preserve its advantages while giving the institutions concerned as much freedom of manoeuvre as possible . |
| 17 | Microcomputers also have administrative uses and can prove useful in providing better management information for school librarians ; in keeping records of stock orders and acquisitions ; in providing letters , lists , handouts , plans and reports of high quality in production terms ; in allowing school librarians to publicize their services and give pupils access to electronic noticeboards . |
| 18 | Finally she made her choice and gave the reasons for it with the confidence she always brought to her work . |
| 19 | They inhabited their silence and gave nothing away . |
| 20 | At 3.40 a.m. on Saturday 9th September , David Park joined the trapped men and his presence did much to restore their morale and give them confidence for what was required of them . |
| 21 | I ad-libbed for a few minutes while the re-take was set up and they warmed to me , which boosted my confidence and gave me the edge . |
| 22 | I ca n't tell anyone , she thought ; people would n't believe me , they 'd just pat my hand and give me tranquillizers . |
| 23 | Excuse me , I must lift my cane and give my chaplain a good thwack across the knuckles . |
| 24 | So thank you for approaching us , I wish you all the best , I ‘ ll hop off soon and catch my bus And give my brain a rest ! |
| 25 | As Prince and Starky told their followers to sell their lands and give them the money , in 1849 they were able to set up the Agapemone , the ‘ Abode of Love ’ , on land they had bought in the village of Spaxton , near Charlynch . |
| 26 | They want the best for their children and an assurance that the school will improve its perforance and give their children better opportunities . |
| 27 | Now in the House of Lords , she has written her biography and given it a title which could well sum up her life , Fighting All The Way . |
| 28 | The hosts were a local organisation called the ‘ Disabled of Craigmillar ’ whose aim is to highlight their projects and give help and advice regarding educational opportunities , training or re-training , welfare rights , wheelchair requirements , social activities and — last but not least — integrated sporting and recreational activities . |
| 29 | Finally she lifted her head and gave a confident smile . |
| 30 | It allows you flexibility while giving the work a strong sense of purpose and direction . |