Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [adv] give [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Studies which show apparent equality in decision-making between husbands and wives often omit or do not give due weight to many of the more important decisions such as where to live , when to move or when to buy a new car ( Gillespie , 1972 ) . |
| 2 | The appearance of a Labour party pamphlet , European Unity , in June 1950 added to the indignation in Congress and press alike given that it contained so little that was in tune with American hopes of European integration . |
| 3 | The historical texts were confined to enumerating the kings who lived in those troubled years and do not give any indication that something important was occurring at that time . |
| 4 | Happily , we lived in a much more enlightened time during World War 2 , I never understood the treatment of LMF cases ; it was something I could not understand as outlined in the Air Ministry Order , which was a very harsh document and did not give much leeway in the treatment of a chap if he felt he could not do any more . |
| 5 | A PDS statement said that Amato 's draft programme did not go far enough towards creating a " government of innovation " and did not give sufficient weight to the elimination of corrupt practices . |
| 6 | The sunlight that filtered through the windows mellowed the old wood and brought out the richness of its colour , and even the stone floor glowed softly and did n't give any impression of coldness . |
| 7 | The Councillor contended that the Committee had been overinfluenced by the need to make economies and had not given enough consideration to the local view , shown in letters and at a local meeting at which opposition to closure had been unanimous . |
| 8 | It should be noted that any clearance is purely informal and does not give any immunity from prosecution . |
| 9 | We have been bemused too long by the great military roads of the Romans and have not given enough thought and research to the local ‘ economic ’ roads that developed during the two or three centuries that followed the Conquest and the brief phase of military occupation . |
| 10 | The jury has sought assistance and , once it appears that the problem is one of fact , the judge has not inquired further but has merely given general guidance , as in the present case . |
| 11 | Lee suggested that other political and constitutional reforms would be accomplished within two years but did not give any further details . |
| 12 | The gold-edged invitation said dinner jackets for men but did n't give any guidance about canine apparel . |
| 13 | Of the non-participating countries ( i ) the Greek government announced on July 12 , 1990 , its intention to do so in 1993 if government fiscal measures were successfully implemented ; ( ii ) the Prime Minister of Portugal , Aníbal Cavaço Silva , was known to favour early participation in the ERM although there was division within the government as to the exact timing ; and ( iii ) the United Kingdom government had declared its intention to join the ERM but had not given any commitment as to when . |
| 14 | The Federal Council had decided in principle in October 1991 to make EC membership its goal in European integration , but had not given any indication of a preferred timetable . |