Example sentences of "[was/were] give about " in BNC.

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1 Others interpreted the troop withdrawals in the east not as the tactical manoeuvres devised by Hitler , but as moves ‘ dictated ’ by the Russians , and many were disappointed that no precise details were given about retaliation .
2 Warnings were given about the consequences of this sort of behaviour as there was a localised backlash against the Beijing students .
3 In Action 159 ( page 2 ) incorrect details were given about the second consultation on communication studies in Latin American seminaries to be held in July 1992 .
4 No details were given about the content of the comments , unlike those of the previous consultation on the PREPP recommendations , but it is known that while the community proposals had the broad backing of nursing unions and organisations , all had some reservations , and these have not been addressed .
5 In relation to the North sea , I am sure that the Minister will recall that during the Kincardine and Deeside by-election , various hints and half-promises were given about the transfer of the petroleum exploration division jobs to Aberdeen .
6 Assurances were given about the number of lesson visits on which judgments about teachers ' competence would be based , and an attempt to make the procedure more ‘ egalitarian ’ , or ‘ fraternal ’ was blocked .
7 Fairly easy usually indicated that there was no problem provided adequate warning was given about the course and that there were no last minute emergencies .
8 More detailed guidance was given about what should be included under this heading , and a minimum disclosure requirement proposed .
9 Advice was given about how people might behave .
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