Example sentences of "as [subord] give [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A girl in an apple-green school tunic advanced on me , her hand raised as if to give me a slap . |
| 2 | Without warning she reached her hand sideways and took mine and pressed it , as if to give me courage ; and perhaps to make me identify her with the original , gentle Lily . |
| 3 | The lathes were serviced with a light oil film , draped in it as if to give them an overcoat protection that would ensure their survival against age and wear . |
| 4 | She looked across at him as if giving him a final appraisal and checking for further clues in his face , in his clothes . |
| 5 | She drained her glass and swept her arm upwards , palm extended as if giving me a gift . |
| 6 | He repeated the word as if giving it due consideration . |