Example sentences of "[conj] i [be] [not/n't] give " in BNC.

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1 Now I find that I am not given it . ’
2 I was told by their breeder that I was n't giving them enough protein .
3 It costs thirteen shillings instead of twelve-and-six for the standard brands , so I 'm not giving it to heathens who spoil its flavour with ice . ’
4 I wanted an apology and I was not given one .
5 ‘ So just make sure you get the bastard if I 'm not given the chance to do the job myself . ’
6 I was told that the incidence of re-offending was very low but I was not given any actual figures in support of this .
7 ‘ Like everybody else , I 've had other offers , but I was n't giving an ultimatum or anything like that . ’
8 But I 'm not giving up the day job — yet .
9 But I 'm not giving her up .
10 Sir , If you please to send me a scarlet Cardinal [ a short red cloak ] , and let it be full yard long , and rather longer than a yard long , and let it be full , for it be for a large Woman , they tell me I may have a long one , and a handsome one , for 11s but I shou 'd not be willing to give more than 12s , but if you have any as long as that , either duffil or cloth , if it is cheaper , I shou 'd like it as well as , for I am not to give but 12s for it .
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