Example sentences of "[be] granted a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If it seems fair to you , Lord , could your … humble servant , James Bishop , possibly be granted a small sign of some description … |
| 2 | At best , they may be granted a specific validity , as experts in feminine psychology . |
| 3 | If you can find the time amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life to simply sit and enjoy your own company , you 'll be granted a rare insight into what 's vital for your happiness and fulfilment . |
| 4 | ( a ) Extent of the demise Although the tenant is entitled to the protection of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in respect of the whole of the property comprised in his tenancy , he is only entitled to be granted a new tenancy of his holding . |
| 5 | On the other hand , they would have been inspired by the promise that they , as loyal adherents of the Messiah , would be granted a unique recompense for their fidelity and for any suffering they had incurred . |
| 6 | The EFTA countries , the richest countries in Europe as a group , would be granted a privileged relationship in return for a full share in the burden of supporting the economic development of Eastern and Southern Europe . |
| 7 | High achievers in these areas shall be granted a free trip to another country for educational exchange . |
| 8 | He could be granted a free transfer by FIFA when they adjudicate within a fortnight . |
| 9 | Louis Blom-Cooper , QC in the Listener , Bernard Levin in the Observer , Leo Abse , MP in the Spectator all called for an immediate inquiry , while Julian Symons in the Sunday Times , C. H. Rolph in the Times Literary Supplement , Mervyn Jones in the New Statesman all declared categorically that Meehan was innocent and should be granted a free pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy . |
| 10 | Moreover he persuaded his father to agree that if the terms imposed on the rebels last summer were not acceptable to them now — as obviously they were not — then they would be granted a fresh hearing in the King 's court . |