Example sentences of "and he give [adv prt] " in BNC.

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1 He tried to speak from his wheelchair , but his voice was gone and he gave up .
2 His head dropped , his wings sagged , and he gave up any attempt to fly out , not just then but ever .
3 He grabbed one forearm and broke it , then a blow on the forehead knocked his eyesight out of kilter , another thumped his ribs and he gave up , sliding hunched down the wall trying to keep his groin and kidneys safe .
4 As he grew older his own life began to have more centre to it and he gave up yearning so hungrily after his mother 's attention .
5 ‘ Good luck , Herr Direktor , ’ she said impassively , and he gave up .
6 Hearing these words , Charlemagne wept , and he gave back to Udalric all he had formerly held " .
7 She fixed her grey eyes on him and he gave in .
8 He was utterly amiable and without vice and he gave off a constant aura not merely of noxious vapours but of bonhomie .
9 Once he is distracted , I push on hard and he gives up the game .
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