Example sentences of "[adv] [prep] [pron] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | By then , Aitken 's pulse rate had decelerated enough for him to give a rational appraisal of the day 's events . |
| 2 | The fourth , I think is the effect that thirty six of them , remember it 's not older people , it 's not shelters affect on the medical centre , and my fifth reason is , I do n't believe that the plan , the , that er , the application we 've got is detailed enough for us to give permission for outline thirty six . |
| 3 | She thought she would never care enough about anyone to give birth to them or to kill them . |
| 4 | You will not get the best out of the professionals you consult unless you have a realistic appreciation of what you want and intend to be open and honest enough with them to give them the facts they will need to help you . |
| 5 | We had a big family conference tonight about Our Giving . |
| 6 | As for service , it is not for me to give value to the two halves of my equation . ’ |
| 7 | Now it is not for me to give my opinion as to that and I do not , but I think it right that the general public should understand and be aware that this is now the law . ’ |
| 8 | dissenting ) that a breach of article 30 would not of itself give rise to a claim in damages by the injured party . |
| 9 | It is coercive and not mere idle abuse and demands either action or abstention from action on the part of the recipient , so a mere announcement by A that he proposes to strike B is not , for the purposes of the law , a ‘ threat ’ and can not of itself give rise to a claim for damages . |
| 10 | It is as if the economy , the restraint of much of the writing passed over onto them to give them a curious accidental dignity . |
| 11 | Fernando , his mouth clinging passionately to hers , raised his body away from her to give his hands freedom to move . |
| 12 | If you are subject to an express or implied mobility clause , which covers the move to a new base , the mere closure of the office or factory where you work at present will not in itself give rise to redundancy . |
| 13 | George put down the bucket and strode over to her to give her a pat . |
| 14 | It follows that fear of impending death felt by the victim of a fatal injury before that injury is inflicted can not by itself give rise to a cause of action which survives for the benefit of the victim 's estate . |
| 15 | In a secondary sort of way she knew that , beyond the opportunity to please and placate Maman , there was more for her to give if she should eat the horrible spinach . |
| 16 | Each entry should include ten news stories or features , three of which should be 350 words or more with one giving a pupils ' view of what the next government 's policies should be . |
| 17 | The snow hook is actually on the end of the tow line so that in the unlikely event of the karabiner unhooking — as it did once on me — — the hook stays close to you giving you an outside chance of holding on to the team . |
| 18 | Nevertheless it is important that every member of a firm should be familiar with at least the basic arrangements for its administration and should not be denied access to information about the activities of the firm at any level , subject always to their giving reasonable notice . |
| 19 | I understand that another local resident , Mrs M Yates has written directly to you giving her evidence about the usage of this path . |
| 20 | The Home Secretary was acting under clause 13(4) of the Licence and Agreement between him and the BBC and section 29(3) of the Broadcasting Act 1981 both of which gave him power to give the broadcasting authorities notice in writing requiring them to refrain from broadcasting any specified matter or classes of matter . |
| 21 | During this time he became acquainted with John Ray , the great English naturalist , and Robert Boyle , the philosopher , both of whom gave help and encouragement to the young man . |
| 22 | Every time it would end up with him giving me some money . |
| 23 | He was just going to go up to her to give it back , when the girl did something very strange . |
| 24 | Richmond said the unique offer would ensure fans get value for money : ‘ Scarborough folk are a bit canny and its up to us to give value for money . |
| 25 | ‘ It is now up to us to give them something to shout about again . ’ |
| 26 | It 's up to you to give him the visual reference material from which he can start planning his camera angles , his cast positionings , etc . ’ |
| 27 | One diplomat observed : ‘ The national colloquium and the discussions leading up to it gave the lower ranking researcher better status , and a feeling of more involvement in his work . ’ |
| 28 | Simone rushed back into the house , dumping the bags on the kitchen table , calling out for someone to give her a hand . |
| 29 | Er we 'd like to see them out with us to give the company as much harassment . |
| 30 | A pale imitation of his broad white smile , but enough of himself back in it to give her heart . |