Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] [pron] give [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was deliberately dismissive , but a scorching anger rose in response to the searingly contemptuous look he gave her . |
| 2 | Prior to that date , however , some of the greater landowners , as lords of regality , maintained private courts which gave them opportunities to attract lawyer-freeholders to their service and hence to their political interest . |
| 3 | The only words of comfort I can give are that the more emotional freedom you give your children , the more likely you are to keep their love and affection . |
| 4 | In that case you give me your form , keep hold of it |
| 5 | The greatest pleasure I gave him was the fact that nobody knew about me . |
| 6 | It 's a remarkable musical full of tuneful songs which give it a romantic and charmingly French flavour . |
| 7 | Höfner were wont to wax lyrical about the new ‘ Slendaneck ’ feature of this guitar which gave you ‘ the thinnest neck ever , with really fast playing action ’ . |
| 8 | The fact remains that the debate on contemporary art seems to have entered a new dimension , with doubt being cast wholesale on the quality and content of recent trends , and on the good faith of the public institutions which give them space . |
| 9 | HUNDREDS of children enjoyed a sunny day out by the sea yesterday , thanks to the kindness of 300 drivers who gave their time to transport the youngsters . |
| 10 | Reading Unamuno , I found this passage which gave me comfort among all the mockery : ‘ The greatest height of heroism to which an individual , like a people , can attain is to know how to face ridicule . ’ |
| 11 | It is this publication which gives them their force as a form of evaluation of schools , particularly as the intention of this part of the Act was to give parents information upon which to base their choice of school . |
| 12 | Is this aspirin you give me ? |
| 13 | The quartet carries an instrumental arsenal which gives it the necessary weight to produce the ominous , bass-heavy sounds that accompany Max Schreck 's marvellously decrepit , zombie-like portrayal of Count Dracula . |
| 14 | But first I must warn you that this evening I give you not a narrative . |
| 15 | Also every team needs a bit of luck — the Spurs game is a prime example did n't we hit the post twice and conceede a dubious free kick which gave them their goal ! |
| 16 | That funny stuff you gave me you gave me ? |
| 17 | In response to this request he gave them the Lord 's Prayer , in which we pray first of all for God Himself , that all may know him and revere Him , that his mile may be extended over all , and that his will , so right and good and loving , may be done on earth , as it is by angels , prophets and saints in heaven . |
| 18 | So she found a place in the old tree which gave her a familiar view of the land . |
| 19 | Finesse Luminescent Mousse has , as its name suggests , a luminescent quality which gives your hair a healthy shine and brings out the natural highlights . |
| 20 | The measures would come into force on the expiry of the two-month amnesty to suspected activists who gave themselves up [ see p. 39168 ] . |
| 21 | On the other hand , many children have very close and loving relationships with their grandparents or other special old people who give them time and affection . |
| 22 | And then another week I give you two |
| 23 | Right now there were quite there were a few people who gave me their books There were a few people who who gave me their books but I mean Erm this was the first homework I 'd given you actually that er that I 'd you know given so I would like to see an improvement in this performance please . |
| 24 | There are coats of arms all around the Chamber of hon. Members who gave their lives for peace in Europe . |
| 25 | It has n't been in the , I cover , but I have some information you gave me , it has n't been in that at all , mm . |
| 26 | ‘ Now we are selling 50,000 vehicles it gives us encouragement that European consumers will forget the past and give us another chance , ’ said Mr Miller . |
| 27 | We also have a few little phrases in the UN 's so-called Global Plan of Action for Marine Mammals which give us a small hook on which to hang international actions for the benefits of both whales and seals . |
| 28 | The story tells how the beggar was rejected by all except an old couple who gave him food and shelter for the night , and the punishment he wrought upon the villagers . |
| 29 | My social worker who gave me advice asked if I wanted adoption or fostering , and I said fostering ( it was a white family ) . |
| 30 | Unfortunately despite this success I feel compelled to write this letter of complaint about certain aspects which undermine the efforts of managers , coaches and boys from this country who gave their all in this tournament . |