Example sentences of "be given [adv] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We call for a priority to be given immediately to new legislation which will actively facilitate the re-entry into our society of those at present disadvantaged within it . ’ |
| 2 | Linear measurements may be given either in imperial or metric units , but area is normally quoted in square metres . |
| 3 | There are some balloons available to be given away at suitable events ( not for sale ) — let me know if you are participating in any public event and would like some . |
| 4 | Around 50 congressmen have supported a resolution by House of Representatives majority leader , the Democrat Richard Gephardt , which warns that under the Dunkel plan , " national sovereignty to set domestic environmental , health , safety and labour standards will be given away to foreign countries " . |
| 5 | Home addresses will be given only to other teachers . |
| 6 | Here financial support could not be given directly to Danish or Greek film makers , but was still permissible when used to promote the development of Danish or Greek film-making in general . |