Example sentences of "i would [vb infin] give [pers pn] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a standalone machine I would 've given it a fourth star . |
| 2 | Presently he drew me aside to suggest that if I would like to give him a certain sum his wife and daughter would go immediately and prepare a gypsy supper . |
| 3 | ‘ Gentlemen , and lady , ’ he said with a gracious nod in the direction of the only woman present , a journalist with one of the golf magazines , ‘ I do n't wish to spoil your enjoyment , but I would like to give you a brief tour , and I promise it will be brief … . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Even before you pointed out his similarity to Clinton , I would have given him a reasonable rating . |
| 5 | I mean , I would have given him a good kick if I 'd do stood along side of him ! |
| 6 | If your wife had answered I would have given her a load of old cods . |