Example sentences of "[noun pl] or give [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | For all its strengths , the game has a few flaws — you ca n't drop objects or give them to another character . |
2 | So much can be conveyed by putting your arms around someone 's shoulders or giving them a kiss . |
3 | Often bosses ignore workers or give them the silent treatment — a negative , no-win situation for all concerned . |
4 | He interrupted himself to explain , ‘ I did n't make any false promises or give her a lot of romantic fantasy to persuade her . |
5 | You had to satisfy the Traffic Commissioners , that what you are proposing would , would answer the cause , would n't give rise to erm great hardships to the travelling public and erm oh you 're preparing a fare increase about a year before it actually came up to , in front of the Commissioners and then he would erm , perhaps make some alterations or give you a date when you could apply . |
6 | You may find that after an initial burst of enthusiasm , your employers run out of steam and seem reluctant to fund you on courses or give you conference or study leave . |
7 | Sometimes , a mild painkiller is enough to ease the pain but , if it 's more of a problem , your doctor will be able to prescribe medicines or give you other advice . |
8 | Sometimes , a mild painkiller is enough to ease the pain but , if it 's more of a problem , your doctor will be able to prescribe medicines or give you other advice . |
9 | He then scattered it on pub floors or gave it to friends to buy drugs . |