Example sentences of "[verb] [verb] [pers pn] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a standalone machine I would 've given it a fourth star . |
| 2 | ‘ I just do n't fancy tackling her a third time . ’ |
| 3 | IAN McCANN cruises the mean streets of Kingston to find out what a crap fist they 're making of the great man 's legacy , and to talk to some of those who helped make him the Third World 's finest musical ambassador . |
| 4 | ‘ He has taught me a great deal about the business , ’ Alice proffered , ‘ and I know he is totally loyal to the Maison de Verveine . |
| 5 | Modern psychoanalysis has taught us a great deal about the ‘ splitting ’ and division that takes place within our own personality . |
| 6 | If she tried to evict him an undignified struggle would only ensue and she would n't give him the satisfaction . |
| 7 | Yet at the Enterprise Works has given him a full-time job , making components for local firms . |
| 8 | The 5ft 6in speedster felt he was persona non grata throughout Dave Stringer 's five years in charge at Carrow Road , but Mike Walker 's arrival in the summer has given him a new lease of life . |
| 9 | Oliver 's experience of returning to Metastasio 's original text has given him a new respect for that most maligned of operatic dramatists . |
| 10 | The Amstrad PCW he bought for writing letters when handwriting became too difficult has given him a new interest in life . |
| 11 | After paying the price of fame brought by The Godfather and beating the booze Al Capuccino — as he 's known on set — says his three-year-old daughter has given him a new meaning to life . |
| 12 | ‘ He 's run in with more self-belief , ’ he explained , ‘ and that has given him an extra bit of nip to beat the bat . |
| 13 | This unusual hybrid , together with the Scandinavian tag , has given him an obscure appeal in the States , but denies any connection with the Nordic beat : ‘ Things are happening in Sweden now , yes . |
| 14 | In fact it was one of Adams 's less-explosive innings which has given him the most pleasure this summer . |
| 15 | Anne 's background in painting , textiles and fashion has given her a sure eye for colour . |
| 16 | She says her mother 's devotion has given her a fulfilling life . |
| 17 | Love Hurts , she admits , has given her a welcome boost . |
| 18 | She has suffered much in the last decade but that experience has given her the inner fortitude to shoulder the emotional burden she must carry on the next stage of her life 's journey . |
| 19 | Fred has given me no good reason for wanting us to break up our marriage like this . ’ |
| 20 | After 32 years I continue to enjoy my Medau by doing three classes a week — with Myrtle Mott at Plumstead , with Elsie Streek at Alderwood School and with Bridget at Sidcup and I must say that this form of movement has given me a great deal of pleasure so LONG LIVE MEDAU . |
| 21 | This has given me a vast amount of information about their needs and desires . |
| 22 | ‘ Berenice has given me a possible lead to her elusive husband . ’ |
| 23 | The group has given me a better insight into the similarities and differences between S Grade physics and biology . |
| 24 | ‘ I want to put something back into the game that has given me a good life . ’ |
| 25 | Finally this study has given me a good idea of what life has been for people living in the past in America , where as before , I would n't have had a clue and it 's also taught me that no matter how many times you read a book , you 'll always find new links and connections . |
| 26 | ‘ There 's nothing else to hang about for now that your friend at UFA has given me a new face . |
| 27 | OVER the summer months I have been attending a class to learn Irish sign language and it has given me a new understanding of what hearing people must feel when learning to talk to deaf people . |
| 28 | Since then I have replaced the old leaky fuel pump which has given me a perplexing problem . |
| 29 | The flight has given me a different feeling towards future flying trips . |
| 30 | Despite reservations , America has given them a new lease of life ; a new challenge . |