Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [pers pn] give a " in BNC.
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| 1 | They move by suddenly flexing the hinder end of their body so that they give a little skipping jump . |
| 2 | The baby suddenly revealed its head and thrust its way out of her , so that she gave a great agonised cry . |
| 3 | He lay down on her and penetrated her again so that she gave a cry of relief . |
| 4 | Tightening the belt of the robe self-consciously , she looked quickly away when he gave a small , amused smile . |
| 5 | Retracing our steps , we passed the reed screen once more and I gave a cursory glance through the hole . |
| 6 | ‘ Well … well , maybe I was sulking — just a little bit , ’ she added quickly as he gave a low rumble of laughter . |
| 7 | Dr Prescott said in New Scientist today that it gave a ‘ big boost ’ which salt or sugar alone could not provide . |
| 8 | You would n't leave here even if I gave a direct order . ’ |
| 9 | This analogy can be helpful , particularly if it gives a visual dimension to our thinking . |
| 10 | The great Italian poet Leopardi had this to say : ‘ Works of genius have this intrinsic property that even when they give a perfect likeness of the nullity of things , even when they clearly demonstrate and make us feel the inevitable unhappiness of life , even when they express the most terrible despair , nevertheless … they always serve as a consolation , rekindling enthusiasm , and though speaking of and portraying nothing but death , restore to it , at least for a while , the life that it had lost . ’ |
| 11 | This would require that , in certain cases , a merger should be allowed even when it gives a combined share of more than 25 per cent of the European market . |
| 12 | It too rose , and pinching hard until she gave a moan , he kissed her , until she opened her lips to his , when he snapped shut and bit her lip ; her eyes flew open , he looked at her and smiled , raising his eyebrows . |
| 13 | He came a step closer and she gave a shaky laugh . |
| 14 | Maggie asked softly and he gave a strange laugh , leading the horse out into the sunlight and locking the door securely again . |
| 15 | The Aldershot principally because it gave a structure to what I had to say at least went up there fairly confident of what I had . |
| 16 | ‘ Leo ! ’ she exclaimed crossly as she gave a little hop and a skip to keep up with his long strides . |
| 17 | They went out quietly and she gave a long sigh of relief . |