Example sentences of "that give [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The key features review provides MAS with an opportunity to add value to the purchaser 's acquisition plans by identifying factors that give grounds for the purchaser to reduce both his and the vendors ' price expectations and by suggesting pragmatic solutions , based on experience , that enable the deal to proceed without leaving either side overly exposed .
2 We were never without one for even when your friends were unavailable , it was still possible to have splendid games just bouncing the ball against a wall and catching it , something that gave hours of pleasure and , what was more important , trained the eye .
3 Pope John 's ‘ optimism ’ was later criticized — why should he ignore apocalyptic signs of disaster to concentrate on those that gave grounds for hope ? — but hope was in such short supply in 1961 that his words were eagerly seized upon ( Moltmann , 1977 , p. 368 , n. 64 ; The Extraordinary Synod of 1985 likewise gave a more ‘ pessimistic ’ reading of the ‘ signs of the times ’ ) .
4 Piecemeal , we are beginning to build up a number of different techniques of analysis which will provide an answer to our initial problem : what is it that gives stretches of language in use their meaning and their unity ?
5 Whether you are renting privately , from a housing association or from a council , you should have a proper tenancy agreement that gives rules of occupation , i.e. what you can or can not do , such as keep pets , or alter the structure of the property .
6 They are also a reflection on those who administer ‘ justice ’ in our courts and on the legislation that gives guidelines with regard to punishment for various crimes .
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