Example sentences of "[noun pl] have give me " in BNC.

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1 ‘ My parents had given me a little electric keyboard for my fourth birthday , and I quickly learnt to play the tunes in the manual .
2 My parents have given me an allowance for the next few weeks .
3 Expressing his pleasure at working with TAG , said , ‘ My experience over the last 20 years has given me the scientific and technical background which the modern catering industry requires .
4 When I first set up home on my own I had so many bits of ill-assorted furniture that various friends and relatives had given me , that it was difficult to ever imagine having a beautiful home .
5 The doctors had given me strict orders to keep warm while I was recuperating and there was no heating at all in the house , ’ said Mrs Easby .
6 ‘ The police have given me a special telephone number .
7 The researchers had given me an electric thermometer , a stalk of red plastic , to put in my mouth .
8 He added : ‘ The Chinese students have given me great hope for the future of China and Tibet .
9 Mind you , common sense , a rounded personality , tenacity and integrity , coupled with a commitment to community activities over and beyond work are the theme of the various references past employers have given me .
10 ‘ We 'll discuss tackling that lot later , once the platoon commanders have given me their expected manpower availability for the next week … . ’
11 The 34-year-old divorcee explained : ‘ Those two tragedies have given me the strength to want to help others . ’
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