Example sentences of "[noun pl] [Wh pn] give [pers pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Alexander sought the advice of numerous doctors and voice trainers who gave him different medicines or voice exercises , but this only brought him temporary relief . |
2 | Please pass on our thanks to all the Mums , Dads and kids who gave us such a great present for our involvement with the creche over the past couple of years . |
3 | 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 . |
4 | ‘ 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 . |
5 | He rose from the ridiculous chair and made his way carefully down the crowded row , responding politely to those who greeted him by name , noting with carefully repressed surprise that two of the women who gave him private little smiles were seated next to each other , friends who had no idea they had something more than friendship in common . |
6 | The Hon. Gentleman should perhaps speak to some of his own colleagues who gave me that advice . |