Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [Wh pn] give [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The lesson was , of course , that I must never , ever cry for myself for I was a lucky little girl ; my tears should be for all the strong , brave women who gave me life . |
| 2 | The Victorian entrepreneurs did not miss the extraordinary opportunities offered by the business of travel and Cook and his descendants had many rivals who gave them keen competition . |
| 3 | Yet the big powers have tended to pick high-grade but unadventurous diplomats who give them a quiet life . |
| 4 | The Hon. Gentleman should perhaps speak to some of his own colleagues who gave me that advice . |
| 5 | ‘ At the same time , the saddest call I ever had was from a boy who said he had marvellous parents who gave him everything . |
| 6 | ‘ What 's happened to old McWhirter ? ’ said Penny , deciding not to mention the comparison in the company of two young men who gave her some gratifying doggy devotion . |