Example sentences of "[verb] [modal v] [be] [vb pp] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It works better in another piece , beginning : ‘ If every event which occurred could be given a name , there would be no need for stories . ’ |
| 2 | He explained the procedure by which Balbinder would be given a place . |
| 3 | But those who are already teaching should be given a lead by heads and by governors . |
| 4 | It was a momentary thought , quickly dispelled when Sara took Hartley in her arms ; but from it crystallized the firm decision that both Hartley and any other children they might have should be spared a city childhood , and be ‘ bred up from earliest infancy in the simplicity of peasants , their food , dress , and habits completely rustic ’ . |
| 5 | Those that do call can be given a copy of the invitation document if they are not already aware of it . |
| 6 | She added : ‘ If her journey was delayed as a result of the plucking , the person involved will be given a roasting . |
| 7 | Those unable to transfer will be offered a redundancy package and career counselling . |
| 8 | It could also be argued that the power to tax should be assigned a value in a governmental balance sheet . |