Example sentences of "my [noun sg] [noun] gave [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ My sister Mary gave him the stable name ‘ Arthur ’ . |
| 2 | But I have never forgotten advice that my research adviser gave me the first time that I was pursuing a dead end : ‘ It is important to recognise when to quit . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ My lord fitzAlan gave me his escort to Winchester , ’ she tried again , cautiously . |
| 4 | The loss of my daughter Suzy gave me good reason to do what I 'm doing and I have nothing to lose . |
| 5 | My brother Ifor gave me a beautiful bicycle — hub-braked and dynamoed , a thing of beauty and a joy for a couple or three years . |