Example sentences of "[noun sg] have give i " in BNC.

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1 It would be a misuse of powers for a judge to say : ‘ I know Parliament has given me a discretion to vary orders in contempt appeals and make just ones , but I 'm never going to use them .
2 The noise has given me a head . ’
3 But above all , machine knitting has given me many new friends , both in our small club and the Northern Ireland Guild .
4 ‘ This Budget has given me no confidence to spend whatsoever , ’ Mr Ingram said .
5 Finally this study has given me a good idea of what life has been for people living in the past in America , where as before , I would n't have had a clue and it 's also taught me that no matter how many times you read a book , you 'll always find new links and connections .
6 My wife , Jane , and close friends were all at Manchester Airport to meet me on my return from France and waiting at home were my mother , more friends , half of Sheffield United FC and Willie Thorne , whose friendship has given me so much confidence .
7 My local police force has given me remarkable examples of young people in the south Wales constabulary area who have persistently reoffended .
8 But this new research has given me just the ammunition I need .
9 ‘ The Liverpool club has given me so much , including in private ways , ’ he said .
10 But when we arrived home , we found the stranger had given me two pound notes as well as the coin .
11 A Corporal had given me a coathanger and a broom and showed me the Foreign Legion 's way of unblocking a difficult lavatory bowl ; it involved unbending the coathanger , jamming it down the U-bend , and working it vigorously backwards and forwards .
12 The seating plan had given me no view at all of my now-giggling pals , but the great bonus of being next to Patricia Hutchinson , and opposite the Principal , who is most gracious , and does n't miss a trick .
13 This place has given me my first identity really .
14 ‘ The hotline has given me just the motivation I needed to get moving . ’
15 And telling you about Peter 's gambling has given me so much more strength .
16 The group has given me a better insight into the similarities and differences between S Grade physics and biology .
17 That night I spent the ten dollars Papa had given me .
18 I opened the manilla envelope that the Englishman had given me .
19 As a half-eaten plate of delicious boeuf en croûte was lifted away from her , Katherine heard her mother say , ‘ And do you know , one day when Katherine was tiny , she stole the engagement ring my husband had given me . ’
20 I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman has given me the opportunity to report to the House the latest figures for inward investment .
21 ‘ Somehow , though , watching you racing round the field like a schoolgirl has given me a burst of energy .
22 Then I made another , sat down by the telephone , and took from my pocket the dirty envelope Kress had given me .
23 I passed over the cheque my landlord had given me .
24 You should know , at least , that Punch has given me much laughter .
25 The flight has given me a different feeling towards future flying trips .
26 After 32 years I continue to enjoy my Medau by doing three classes a week — with Myrtle Mott at Plumstead , with Elsie Streek at Alderwood School and with Bridget at Sidcup and I must say that this form of movement has given me a great deal of pleasure so LONG LIVE MEDAU .
27 My manager has given me permission for me to use the shop foyer for a whole day and I hope to get local radio and local papers to advertise the sale for me .
28 England have only beaten the Turks 1–0 in their last two clashes and Wright admitted : ‘ The manager has given me another chance , now I 'm desperate to repay that faith .
29 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue ,
30 The Lord has given me a heart for the Filipino people , although my work here finds me alongside so many other people .
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