Example sentences of "[verb] [vb pp] [pron] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ He has taught me a great deal about the business , ’ Alice proffered , ‘ and I know he is totally loyal to the Maison de Verveine . |
2 | Modern psychoanalysis has taught us a great deal about the ‘ splitting ’ and division that takes place within our own personality . |
3 | In the political parlance of 1992 , I suppose it might be said that Mr Platt has given himself a double whammy . |
4 | ‘ He has given himself a hard race , ’ said Josh Gifford , but if he recovers quickly the seven-year-old will go for the H and T Walker Chase at Ascot next weekend . |
5 | Yet at the Enterprise Works has given him a full-time job , making components for local firms . |
6 | 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 . |
7 | Oliver 's experience of returning to Metastasio 's original text has given him a new respect for that most maligned of operatic dramatists . |
8 | The Amstrad PCW he bought for writing letters when handwriting became too difficult has given him a new interest in life . |
9 | 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 . |
10 | Anne 's background in painting , textiles and fashion has given her a sure eye for colour . |
11 | She says her mother 's devotion has given her a fulfilling life . |
12 | Love Hurts , she admits , has given her a welcome boost . |
13 | 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 . |
14 | This has given me a vast amount of information about their needs and desires . |
15 | ‘ Berenice has given me a possible lead to her elusive husband . ’ |
16 | ‘ I want to put something back into the game that has given me a good life . ’ |
17 | 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 . |
18 | ‘ There 's nothing else to hang about for now that your friend at UFA has given me a new face . |
19 | 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 . |
20 | Since then I have replaced the old leaky fuel pump which has given me a perplexing problem . |
21 | The flight has given me a different feeling towards future flying trips . |
22 | Despite reservations , America has given them a new lease of life ; a new challenge . |
23 | I think coming together after all these years has given them a new lease of life |
24 | 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 . |
25 | Their great rarity has given them a special value in times past , so that they have often escaped the indifference and persecution that has befallen the commonplace moggies . |
26 | Martin O'Neill , Wycombe 's manager , said : ‘ The result has given us a real chance of the championship as long as we can keep the momentum going . ’ |
27 | and if I did n't say it strong enough , as Angela 's done , it has given us a real basis to work on Don and it is appreciated . |
28 | DURING Fun Fortnight we 've had jokes on everything from cows to coughs , doctors to dentists , and everyone has given us a good laugh . |
29 | DURING Fun Fortnight we 've had jokes on everything from cows to coughs , doctors to dentists , and everyone has given us a good laugh . |
30 | Our expertise in Engineering Contracting and Design has given us a strong position in long term partnering contracts . |