Example sentences of "[to-vb] [conj] give [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Time which might have been devoted to instructing deaf children in the acquisition of English grammar , arithmetic and other school subjects was , in the view of many leading deaf people including deaf businessmen like A.J.Wilson and George Edward , being curtailed in order to try and give deaf children speech training . |
| 2 | His dedication to the subject was complete and he continued to write and give high quality papers at various conferences . |
| 3 | They are very comfortable to wear and give excellent support to the arch of the foot , as well as allowing a better fit around the heel . |
| 4 | It was agreed that the retiring Prime Minister did not have any right to nominate or give binding advice as to his successor , though he might be consulted along with others . |
| 5 | Having done my first sound broadcast in the Forties and made my first television appearance in 1952 , I can remember when Lord Reith 's belief that broadcasting 's prime function was to inform , to entertain and give all sides a chance to state their case , still reigned . |
| 6 | But they could still be summoned to appear in court to answer the allegations of their creditor , to admit or give good reasons for disclaiming them — if the sum involved was less than £5,000 in a county court , if more in the High Court . |
| 7 | Of all the places to choose , they picked the retirement capital of America , the Sunshine State of Florida , to hold the company 's annual meeting next week , which suggests that the blue rinse brigade , beside themselves with rage at the way the company has frittered away the value of their investment in it — and cut their dividends , will be able to turn out in force without having to travel and give poor Loius Gerstner the handbagging of his life . |