Example sentences of "can give [pron] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Directly I 've stripped her you can give her a good sanding .
2 Yes , well if I can do a few two ounces worth I put them all together and then Adam can give her a little bit .
3 ‘ Now I ca n't wait until I can give her a big hug . ’
4 Bacteria can grow in dirty works and the next time you use them , you can give yourself a nasty infection or blood poisoning .
5 Short hair is surprisingly versatile and , as these styles prove , you can give yourself a new look virtually every day of the week !
6 After all , why talk in English when you can give yourself a little challenge ?
7 With a little money , so 's I can give yer a decent wedding . ’
8 WildMr Weston said : ‘ We are appealing to members of the public who can give them a good home to adopt them so we do not have to put them down . ’
9 Clearly , within the scale of output being contemplated by existing holiday firms they feel this potential advantage can give them a decisive competitive edge vis-à-vis their rivals .
10 ‘ What we have said in the McFarlane Report is that people are calling for the earth , we ca n't give it all but we can give them a substantial part .
11 If Labour Members do not think that their party is the most cynical shower alive , I can give them a classic example from my county .
12 We guarantee nothing — wild birds are free to go where they wish and , though we can give them the best possible conditions , we can never be certain that they will stand in front of a hide !
13 If the Commonwealth War Commission do n't know how to get hold of the War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission can give us the information we want provided we can give them the christian name of the person and the regiment .
14 This is so that the crowd can give him a fair judgement .
15 If you are faced with a filthy horse on an equally filthy day , you can give him the equine equivalent of a bed bath .
16 What Miandad 's 59 did yesterday was to frustrate England 's struggling bowlers and to set a platform from which Pakistan can give themselves a match-winning lead today .
17 ‘ Sure , and you can give me a few tips on the leisure market . ’
18 I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’
19 You can give me a few at a time if you like .
20 Otherwise , a dark suit , clerical collar , dark hat , raincoat , and they can give me a Military Cross .
21 Some of his displays have reminded me of Gerald Davies at his best — and I can give no-one a greater compliment .
22 There are four areas in particular where new research and established practice can give you a good framework and background knowledge for your care .
23 I can give you a good time . ’
24 It goes without saying that when a charity do is well organized and welcoming , it can be the greatest joy and can give you a good deal more than you 'd ever anticipated .
25 This browsing can give you a broad view of the subject you are studying .
26 I can give you a better idea after the autopsy , from examination of the stomach contents .
27 If you feel that you are lacking in energy , and are feeling tired and listless , it may be that you are suffering from anaemia , which can be remedied by iron tablets ( your doctor can give you a simple blood test to check for anaemia ) .
28 No , and I can give you a fair deal pack , remember on consumer rights ?
29 ‘ Well , yes , ’ said the comfortable border voice , pondering , ‘ I can give you a single room , but only for two nights , I 'm afraid .
30 Erm I s do n't think I can give you a precise answer to that question er off the cuff Mr Colgan , I think we 'd have to let you have a note on those figures
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