Example sentences of "to give it a [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Add hazy ‘ moonbeams ’ by adding circular rows of running-stitch round the shape to give it a hazy halo for added interest — a beautifully simple motif on a very simple exquisitely knitted sweater or jacket in beautiful yarns — or just try a little one near the shoulder . |
| 2 | In such cases there is a reluctance to part with the house except on impossible terms : on a short lease or without any land to give it a moderate degree of privacy ; or there may be restrictions on the uses that are allowed — community uses only , perhaps , to be financed from public funds , which are not forthcoming . |
| 3 | No matter what container you use , it is advisable to give it a thorough scrubbing with clean water . |
| 4 | They should be doing that work , if they 're asking us to design a remit , price it and then they 're using that remit to get prices from other people , er I would suggest that , that we perhaps ought to have words with our clients on that basis a and say we 're quite happy to tender in competition but erm i you ought to give it a little bit of thought before you actually put the thing . |
| 5 | But again the government retained extensive administrative powers to give it a free hand in dealing with radical writers and journalists . |
| 6 | Since a day return to Ribblehead may be something of a unilateral occasion , the collection aims to give it a proper station in life . |
| 7 | Alibert fresh pasta from Olga Catering is also in special packaging , which is said to give it a guaranteed shelf-life of 60 days . |
| 8 | The role of the European Parliament must be enhanced , to give it an effective power of co-decision within the Community . |
| 9 | National Power was given 70 per cent of the CEGB 's generating capacity in order to give it an economic mix of power . |
| 10 | As widely expected the ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of — Angola-Workers ' Party ( MPLA-PT ) won a majority of seats at national and provincial level to give it an absolute majority in the National Assembly . |