Example sentences of "no [det] [conj] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | In answering the question posed by the preliminary issue in this case affirmatively I believe that I am doing no more than giving the answer that is clearly called for by application of the common law principles of the law of negligence . |
| 2 | The evolution of mammals after the Cretaceous was both extremely rapid and very complex , and we can do no more than give the roughest sketch here . |
| 3 | As it was , the dying Count could do no more than give instructions that his body should not be buried until Henry had promised to observe the terms of his father 's will . |
| 4 | In the short time available to her on 16th October Hilary could do no more than give a very sketchy account of her visit but enough to whet our appetites for more . |
| 5 | Feeling battered in mind and body by the time Laura announced that she felt able to take a break — and how about an early lunch ? — Anita could do no more than give her a dumb nod of agreement . |