Example sentences of "lent an [noun] of [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | As far as the passengers were concerned , the unscheduled stop and the sight of an ambulance drawn up on the quayside lent an element of excitement to spirits which were beginning to flag slightly as the end of the cruise loomed closer . |
| 2 | Their argument a few days ago was still hovering at the back of her mind , still had the power , in fact , to make her cringe with shame , and it lent an edge of petulance to all her answers to his questions . |
| 3 | This approach has , to my mind , lent an air of unreality to some of the arguments addressed to the court . |
| 4 | His fine linen shirt lent an air of truth to his words . |
| 5 | The use of his name and his connection with the area , particularly with the Physic Garden and also his reputation abroad , lent an air of authority to these pieces of china — as no doubt Mr Sprimont , the astute manager of the factory appreciated . |