Example sentences of "be [verb] [prep] give [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus if an individual is to be deprived of a benefit which was enjoyed in the past , and which he could legitimately expect to continue , or he has received assurances from the decision-maker that such a benefit will not be withdrawn without giving him some opportunity to argue the contrary , then in either instance an opportunity for the individual to make representations will be accorded . |
| 2 | So there 's no reason why these people should be given more votes rather their superior status can be recognized by giving them more informal influence . |
| 3 | So it 's off to France and win or lose Bates can be relied upon to give his all for Britain . |
| 4 | I mean , I think , I think that considering the work they , we ought to be looking at giving them the grant . |
| 5 | The equity partners will usually want to give their junior colleagues and associates the opportunity to prove their ultimate worth to the firm and that can only be done by giving them direct experience of management . |
| 6 | If she were his mother , and he let himself be shot without giving her a last chance of looking into his eyes ? |
| 7 | It is because you do not lose touch with your present identity that I hesitate to ask the question ‘ What is your name ? ’ too early in the session ; the patient 's instinct would be to answer by giving me today 's name . |
| 8 | You wo n't be called upon to give them injections . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Somewhere that Jennifer could be cared for to give you both a break . ’ |
| 10 | Some master , equally lonely , would be set to giving him extra essays and physical training to keep him occupied . |
| 11 | The great enemy is depression — this must be overcome by giving him as much help and support as possible . |
| 12 | Isambard was taking it for granted , it seemed , that a boy of fifteen could easily be seduced into giving his confidence , or at least some incautious fringes of it , to companions not so far from his own age and under orders to ingratiate themselves with him . |