Example sentences of "be given to [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( 1 ) None of the objects set forth in any sub-clause of this Clause shall be restrictively construed but the widest interpretation shall be given to each such object , and none of such objects shall , except where the context expressly so requires , be in any way limited or restricted by reference to or inference from any other object or objects set forth in such sub-clause , or by reference to or inference from the terms of any other sub-clause of this Clause , or by reference to or inference from the name of the Company . |
| 2 | ( 1 ) None of the objects set forth in any sub-clause of this Clause shall be restrictively construed but the widest interpretation shall be given to each such object , and none of such objects shall , except where the context expressly so requires , be in any way limited or restricted by reference to or inference from any other object or objects set forth in such sub-clause , or by reference to or inference from the terms of any other sub-clause of this Clause , or by reference to or inference from the name of the Company . |
| 3 | But fears that it would be given to poorly educated women or ethnic minorities , without their informed consent , led the Health Minister , Kenneth Clarke , to refuse the drug a full licence last year . |
| 4 | In his will he left £12 to be given to twelve old maids who were to act as pall bearers . |
| 5 | What reply might be given to all this ? |
| 6 | Having assessed the central elements in a budgetary process , consideration will now be given to two broad frameworks into which differing budgetary processes can be categorised . |
| 7 | Identical powers may be given to any other named individual including a social worker although it is likely that police support will be most commonly enlisted . |
| 8 | Probably the first piece of advice that could be given to any new practitioner is that whilst a friend may be a client , a client should never become a friend , for an easy transition from a client to a friend can often lead to serious problems and difficulties . |
| 9 | So special attention should be given to any unusual contract terms you may be called upon to agree to in case these make the contract illegal . |
| 10 | It is convenient to refer at this point to section 83 of the Act , which makes provision for an indemnity to be given to those suffering loss by reason of the rectification of the register and , in certain circumstances , to those suffering loss where rectification is refused . |
| 11 | this would change the interpretation to be given to particular statutory provisions ; or |
| 12 | Dreams of Hollywood stardom — which would come : of more great roles on the stage — which would come : of more glorious drunken evenings in great company — which would come , and women and money and fame — all would be given to this pockmarked child of a miner from Welsh-speaking Wales , born with ‘ the devil in him ’ as Emlyn Williams 's tutelary genius Sarah Grace Cooke observed . |
| 13 | Serious consideration must be given to further diplomatic and other action . |
| 14 | The British Nationality ( Hong Kong ) Bill was introduced in the United Kingdom House of Commons on April 4 , and approved at its second reading on April 19 , following the announcement in December 1989 by Douglas Hurd , the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary , that full British citizenship would be given to some 225,000 people in the colony in order to restore confidence there in the wake of the military repression of pro-democracy demonstrations in China in May-June 1989 [ see pp. 36720-22 ; 37122 ] . |
| 15 | After his talks with Li , Maude said that he had been " encouraged " by the Chinese administration 's muted attitude to issues of contention between the UK and China , including the British Nationality ( Hong Kong ) Bill which provided for full British citizenship to be given to some 225,000 Hong Kong citizens . |
| 16 | Wealthy ladies , doing a little charitable slumming , as well as a few shopkeepers ' wives , bought the pretty baby clothes , and the doll she had dressed went for a fabulous price , to be given to some little girl more fortunate than those for whom the money was being raised . |