Example sentences of "[conj] this [noun] be give [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Why , yea , I suppose then one might rightly say that this prince is given to displays of temperament ! ’ |
| 2 | Possibly not covered in the report is the commitment that this union is giving to the Health Service . |
| 3 | It is proposed that this analysis be given on the face of the balance sheet . |
| 4 | However , as I have already noted it seems important that this advice is given in a way which does not compromise the adult child 's independence and indeed their status as an adult . |
| 5 | The passive is one such option in English ( cf. John gave me this book and This book was given to me by John , which are both unmarked ) . |
| 6 | ‘ But this chance was given to us in extremely bad conditions . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Mare ’ is Latin for sea , because when this appendage was given in the seventeenth century it was believed that this is what they were . |