Example sentences of "all [conj] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | In their previous league match two weeks ago , they had travelled to Leicester knowing that a win would all but give them the championship , but that day they slumped to a surprise 3–2 defeat . |
| 2 | He has all but given up hard physical work on his farm . |
| 3 | ‘ We 'd all but given you up , Father , ’ said Owen eagerly , holding his stirrup for him while Adam took the bridle . |
| 4 | The feeling of being pressed against his solid , rock-hard body almost undid her completely , and for a moment she was forced to simply lean against him , her legs all but giving way beneath her . |
| 5 | His cajoling got him as far as the first landing , but then his legs all but gave out , and thereafter he had to climb using his one good arm to haul him onwards . |