Example sentences of "[vb past] [conj] [noun] gave [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Talking of addresses , you mentioned that Angy gave hers to Delia . ’ |
| 2 | The happiest results came when householders gave their evacuees time to settle in and made some attempt to understand their cultural differences . |
| 3 | And then , as she sat on one of the small bunks and listened as the twins said their prayers , the last remnants of her bruised pride vanished when Ross gave her shoulder a warm , affectionate squeeze . |
| 4 | She listened while Silas gave them a talk on safety measures , reminding them that if anyone fell out he must lie on his back . |
| 5 | His business grew as Parliament gave him control of a number of ironworks , including the former royal ironworks in the Forest of Dean . |
| 6 | Pat told them to take what they liked and Carrie gave them linen and other items which were now impossible to buy . |
| 7 | Neither woman spoke and Alain gave them both a wry look before urging his mother further into the room . |
| 8 | Di — who smiled when wellwishers gave her flowers — said people took more notice if someone well-known was involved . |
| 9 | No one denied that ICI gave them first-class products . |
| 10 | As for Margaret — well — ’ She paused , not wanting to be disloyal , then continued as Rune gave her a quick nod of encouragement . |
| 11 | Sharpe , now hoping to put his nightmare behind him , told how he froze when doctors gave him their devastating diagnosis . |