Example sentences of "[conj] [be] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | Section l(c) of the Nullity of Marriage Act should , therefore , either be repealed or be given the wide , radical , but unintended , interpretation outlined above . |
| 2 | ‘ Mr Average ’ will either buy Israeli Koi , or save up for or be given the occasional better Japanese fish . |
| 3 | At best the amphibious raiders might have panoramic shots from aerial reconnaissance , or be given a flight over the target beach . |
| 4 | But it 's still useful to discover short-cuts or be given practical tips . |
| 5 | This stock could be thinly spread over the entire population , or be given over in its entirety to a number of friendly societies ( a new role for the friendly societies is proposed below ) . |
| 6 | The indexer can either be constrained as to the number of themes to index per document , or be given the option of indexing as many themes as possible . |
| 7 | So far as cancellation and termination are concerned , in most conventional types of contracts , the seller would wish to perform , or be given the opportunity to perform the contract . |
| 8 | It would not appear that the debtor need be informed of the application nor be given the opportunity to attend the hearing of the application . |
| 9 | Twenty years ago it was expected that if you trained you would surely be accepted into the membership of your trade union and be given the chance to compete for the roles that were suitable . |
| 10 | Social Services Departments vary in the way they register childminders , but you will probably be visited in your home and be given some forms to complete . |
| 11 | If they chose Ireland , as I believe most of them would , then the Ascendancy could once more be drawn to the heart of Irish life and be given a high-minded function . |
| 12 | 16.33 Pupils should be taught how to handle , and be given experience in using , information and media texts of a variety of kinds . |
| 13 | First , the event should be openly discussed with patients on the ward so that they can air their anxieties and be given support . |
| 14 | The word ‘ god ’ must , in the minds of all , be divorced for ever from all its varied historical associations and be given a new meaning . |
| 15 | Some people make a football party educational and hire out a hall and a soccer coach for children to have a party and be given advice on how to play the game . |
| 16 | They should be taken seriously and be given due consideration . |
| 17 | Winners will stay two nights in the Futuroscope Hotel and be given a three-day pass to the park . |
| 18 | Candidates therefore need to understand the scope of the job and be given a clear job description . |
| 19 | GLEB would be paid back with shares in the company when it was floated , and be given a say in the structure of the company . |
| 20 | As we shall see in Chapter 11 on deviance , the activities of groups with fewer power resources are much more likely to be labelled as ‘ social problems ’ and be given greater publicity than are those of the more dominant social groups in society . |
| 21 | Somehow they must be found , have their interest in nursing maintained and be given opportunities to return to work under conditions which suit their circumstances . |
| 22 | Is it not likely that some people who take cars or ride in taken cars will be convicted of the aggravated offence , and be given harsher penalties , largely as a result of these provisions on proof ? |
| 23 | The submissions made by Mr. Collins for Winchester on this issue can be summarised as follows : ( i ) in exercising its functions as a recognised S.R.O. , Lautro was under a duty to act in accordance with the rules of natural justice : to act fairly in the circumstances ; ( ii ) that duty was owed not merely to Lautro 's member , Norwich Union , but to persons or bodies who would be prejudicially affected by its decisions , in particular to those whose earnings or profits would be affected ; ( iii ) fairness required that a body in the position of Winchester should be notified that Lautro was considering issuing an intervention notice , and be given the opportunity to make representations before the decision to issue the intervention notice . |
| 24 | These sessions will be used as ‘ surgeries ’ where this age group can be informed of road safety issues and be given the opportunity to voice local problems . |
| 25 | Since married men were normally exempt , youths in some areas might for this reason marry as young as fourteen or fifteen and be given a small piece of land by their parents to maintain themselves : the proliferation of very small peasant holdings in Denmark has been attributed to this factor . |
| 26 | It allowed a maintained secondary school , or a primary school with over 300 pupils ( extended in 1990 to all primary schools ) , on the resolution of its governing body , with the consent of a majority of those parents who vote in a secret postal ballot , and with the approval of the Secretary of State , to opt out of LEA finance and control , and be given ‘ grant-maintained ’ status . |
| 27 | Equally , technicians must be encouraged to report sharps injuries , and be given follow up and support when necessary . |
| 28 | Teachers will be praised for their achievements and be given incentives and guidance to improve their performance . |
| 29 | How is it possible not only that children are not listened to when they complain , but that the man against whom they are complaining can leave one employment for another and be given a reference by the very people who have already received complaints about him ? |
| 30 | They also stated that if no help was forthcoming they might later in the year repeal the international law of first asylum under which the boat people were allowed to apply for refugee status and be given a fair hearing . |