Example sentences of "[conj] i [vb base] give [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It 's true that I 've given my personal backing to Kevin Keegan in our search for players , but we have to be realistic . |
| 2 | You can explain to her why I rushed off , that I want to give her time to think things over without me around to distract her . |
| 3 | ‘ I have never met a more beautiful woman than Wallis , ’ Edward wrote , ‘ and I love giving her presents . |
| 4 | I sha n't be in today as it 's Monday , but I 've given your name to Bill , the head librarian , and he 's expecting you . |
| 5 | She 's an extravagant girl , but I suppose given her looks , it is only natural to make the most of herself . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ But I have given my word to la Principessa , I have said I would ask you to come with me , and you have agreed . |
| 7 | After I have given my first three preferences to Apple , Banana and Cherry my fourth preference , if I express one , will count only if Apple , Banana and Cherry have been either elected or eliminated . |
| 8 | Before I attempt to give my own views on what is a complicated ( and locally controversial ) subject , perhaps a more general look at our sea-birds and their lifestyles would be appropriate . |