Example sentences of "[prep] them [conj] give [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 When it is pointed out that a number of Labour programmes have been markedly radical , as in 1945 and 1983 , then it is claimed that the leaders have failed to be behind them and give them their solid backing and support .
2 Instead , hoping to expedite matters , he squatted down beside them and gave them a hand .
3 I have a solicitor in England who will reply to them and give them instructions . ’
4 Privately Captain Simcox hoped the IRA would be a match for the Tans — well , perhaps that was expecting too much — but it would be something if they could put some manners on them and give them a bloody nose now and again .
5 Depending on how influential people were , Mickey either nodded at them or gave them a hearty greeting .
6 What I am saying most specifically is take all of me — and here of course Gary began the melody on the piano and we all smiled and then she sang , sang her song , and believe me we did all listen to the words that night , we knew that the man who had been attacked was there , and we knew that O and Boy were standing shoulder to shoulder in our midst , we saw them in the centre of the mirror , saw ourselves standing beside them and standing by them and give me a drink now because I had such hopes of a lover of my own on that evening and here I am .
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