Example sentences of "[verb] [verb] [pers pn] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a standalone machine I would 've given it a fourth star . |
| 2 | But Bodie softened his voice , teased Liz mercilessly , until she agreed to meet him a few minutes later , to be taken to Linda Stone 's school . |
| 3 | ‘ I just do n't fancy tackling her a third time . ’ |
| 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 | Anne 's background in painting , textiles and fashion has given her a sure eye for colour . |
| 15 | She says her mother 's devotion has given her a fulfilling life . |
| 16 | Love Hurts , she admits , has given her a welcome boost . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | This has given me a vast amount of information about their needs and desires . |
| 19 | ‘ Berenice has given me a possible lead to her elusive husband . ’ |
| 20 | The group has given me a better insight into the similarities and differences between S Grade physics and biology . |
| 21 | ‘ I want to put something back into the game that has given me a good life . ’ |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | ‘ There 's nothing else to hang about for now that your friend at UFA has given me a new face . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | Since then I have replaced the old leaky fuel pump which has given me a perplexing problem . |
| 26 | The flight has given me a different feeling towards future flying trips . |
| 27 | Despite reservations , America has given them a new lease of life ; a new challenge . |
| 28 | I think coming together after all these years has given them a new lease of life |
| 29 | The somewhat bitter though minty flavour of hyssop leaves has given them a mixed reception amongst cooks and gourmets. so it is not surprising that hyssop 's original use was medicinal , as suggested by the specific name — officinalis ( from the Latin officina , workshop ) indicates that the plant was authorized for use by the medical profession and could be sold in pharmacies . |
| 30 | It may be that their experience of GIST has given them a better idea of the amount of work and energy involved in trying to change things ( Kelly et al . , |