Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun pl] [pron] give " in BNC.

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1 In one of my books I gave more information than was needed to solve a particular problem .
2 As though reading my thoughts she gave a series of contented grunts and the old feeling began to bubble in me , the deep sense of fulfilment and satisfaction that comes from even the smallest triumph and makes our lives worth while .
3 As it happens , the company in question produces a leaflet to accompany its products which gives full safety advice to parents .
4 Certain people , perhaps because they were friendly with one doctor but held a higher opinion of the professional ability of the other , took to carrying cards in their pockets which gave the relevant instructions in case they should find themselves too far gone to claim the doctor they wanted .
5 If the girl noticed that he did n't refer to them as her parents she gave no sign .
6 In physical terms , anything that moves or changes its form causes a disturbance in its surroundings which gives rise to sound waves .
7 The power of the elite is held to derive from the greater intensity and quality of the sentiments or residues of its members which give its members the will and the ability to maintain their own rule either by force or by consent ( but not usually both , according to Pareto ) .
8 Let him thus lose his eyes which gave him sight of the maiden 's beauty for which he coveted her .
9 It was the excellence of his teachers which gave him his interest in Physics , English and German .
10 Seaman admits it was his mistakes which gave Spurs two crucial goals when they beat Arsenal 3–1 two years ago in the only other semi-final ever to be held at Wembley .
11 It is ironic , I think , that the release which out of the compassion of our hearts we give to old , sick animals , we deny to old , sick human beings .
12 You can also use HGW to prepare your handouts which give your audience a printed , condensed copy of your presentation with up to six slides per page and can add text , drawings or symbols to appear on each page .
13 Remember 50 years on the many , many thousands of our soldiers who gave all so that the victory would be ours and now lie , forever young , row after row , line after line , cold in their far off desert graves .
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