Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] and [noun] [conj] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is not difficult to calculate the exact proportions of hawk and dove that give an equilibrium , if W < D. The calculation proceeds as follows . |
| 2 | This means that natural forests or land have to be cleared for wood plantations , which consume large amounts of water and nutrients and give back very little in the way of humus to the soil . |
| 3 | Whether safety or security is more important , we look at all the types of fences and gates and give tips on building them |
| 4 | It should only include items which increase tension as in Romeo and Juliet or give rise to more fun and happiness as in La Fille Mal Gardée , or enhance the general mood as in A Month in the Country where there is romance in the air and also a general feeling of frustration . |
| 5 | Task-based listening units feature short dialogues between receptionists and guests and give practice in understanding a variety of accents and with authentic reading texts ( telexes , letters , notices ) . |
| 6 | ‘ In the late ‘ sixties those who now lead this movement wanted to get away from a Christianity that was centred around buildings and meetings and give time to developing relationships . |