Example sentences of "[noun pl] [conj] give their " in BNC.

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1 His attendants , the mythological fauns , were the patrons of wild animals and gave their name to the animal kingdoms in different countries — the fauna .
2 The vagina , like the mouth , ears , or any other orifice open to the outside world is , as a matter of course , populated by many microorganisms , most of which rarely cause problems and give their host little reason to be aware of their presence .
3 They are required to disclose publicly any information which is necessary to avoid the establishment of a false market in their securities and to give their shareholders details of significant transactions affecting the company .
4 The facts that they restricted entry to the lounge to certain classes of passengers and gave their staff instructions as to what to do with lost property were insufficient to manifest the intention to exercise the requisite degree of control .
5 In the hall she would put on her hat and , lulling all suspicions of decay and its mortifications to rest in the conviction of her own economical and resourceful genius , with Gigi on her shoulder , she would stand at the head of the basement staircase screaming ( Gigi would scream too ) for Silly-Willie and Brigid to come and take her instructions and give their assistance while she created some nauseating delicacy for Dada 's dinner .
6 They 'd got changed in the Ladies and given their outfits to Kim , who was still wearing hers , as she 'd borrowed them from Simon 's wardrobe .
7 Prior to getting around to the job I have to do , and that is to honour those men that gave their lives so that we could be free , I 'd like to just share a few things with you as we return to this wonderful country .
8 The great Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne ( d. 814 ) convoked synods and gave their decisions the force of law by issuing them as royal capitularies .
9 I feel that these difficulties have gone on too long for there to be a realistic prospect of change in time for these children and given their improvement whilst in foster care , where they are not brought up in their parents ' conflict , it is not in the children 's interests for them to go and live with the father and that they need to be placed in an environment with permanent substitute parents , who can meet the boys ' physical , emotional , educational and social needs .
10 All of these people , apart from the NHS ambulance , were volunteers and giving their time and energies willingly and without charge .
11 Recruitment into the trials depended on patients satisfying the entry criteria and giving their informed consent .
12 Name the BCR engines and give their wheel arrangements .
13 Both Societies would like to express their thanks to the many people who loaned exhibits or gave their time helping to organise the events and providing refreshments .
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