Example sentences of "this gives [pers pn] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Brachiopods have two valves , and this gives them a superficial resemblance to bivalved molluscs . |
| 2 | This gives them a distinct influence on the development of agriculture and the food economy of the region . |
| 3 | Outwardly , this gives them a chemical perception of ‘ taste ’ — roots seek minerals and water , while the leaves orientate themselves to derive maximum energy from the sun , ‘ stored ’ in chemical bonds . |
| 4 | They believe this gives them a great opportunity and I am sure they are right . ’ |
| 5 | This gives me a printed list of subdirectories on my hard disk . |
| 6 | This gives me a strange feeling of relief . |
| 7 | You will notice no definite article before the word ‘ sacraments ’ and this gives me a little liberty to begin my address reasonably broadly . |
| 8 | Making up her mind is the first stage as this gives her a clear aim and plan . |
| 9 | John Watson tends to regard himself as Mike 's adopted father , but Mike has inherited the substantial Lester shareholding and this gives him a considerable amount of independence ( which is not always to John Watson 's taste ) . |
| 10 | This gives him an unrivalled knowledge of the way in which banks operate , and contacts inside them . |
| 11 | This gives it a passing resemblance to a crab , with which it shares an inability to raise itself significantly above any flat surface on which it finds itself , giving the lie to that universally popular , but inaccurate , graffito , ‘ Please to stand upon the seat , the crabs in here can jump six feet ’ . |
| 12 | This gives it a great depth of field , and everything is maintained in focus . |
| 13 | This gives it a whitish sparkle as light catches millions of tiny prisms and reflects white light . |
| 14 | ‘ This gives us a great chance to put things right . ’ |
| 15 | This gives us a second combination of interest and income ( 10% and £40m. ) which must also be on the IS curve . |
| 16 | This gives us a powerful sense of tradition , in the best sense of the word . |
| 17 | This gives us an early warning of the pollutants that may arrive in our groundwater in the future . |
| 18 | ‘ There is a record number of MSF members — 83 — standing as Labour candidates in this election and this gives us an important stake in what is going on . ’ |
| 19 | This gives us an unbalanced picture of dance band and jazz arrangements today . |