Example sentences of "[verb] the [noun pl] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This conclusion is somewhat at odds with Waller 's ( 1983 ) contention ( written before the 1984–5 dispute ) that it was company control of the villages and of the politics there which made the Dukeries a quiescent region . |
| 2 | Joyce and his kind had given the Communists a ready argument for enlisting working-class Jews in an anti-Fascist crusade . |
| 3 | The chairman of the SLORC , Saw Maung , had on Oct. 18 given the monks a three-day ultimatum to end their protest or face " serious consequences " . |
| 4 | But at the same time he totally disagrees with the way she has given the banks a free hand to put resources behind new ‘ non-industries ’ such as the service industries , and concentrate economic wealth in the south . |
| 5 | One of the miners , Jim Hunter , said last night that it had given the men a tremendous boost . |
| 6 | A traditionally minded bishop had given the advertisements a welcome boost by complaining in the pulpit and in The Times that the campaign glorified adultery as well as Trumper 's Tea Bags . |
| 7 | In the meantime , he has given the socialists a much-needed shot in the arm which might just save them from the total disaster they were expecting next month . |
| 8 | In the meantime , he has given the Socialists a much-needed shot in the arm which might just save them from the total disaster they were expecting next month . |
| 9 | The varied conditions over the week , biasing towards the lighter end , had given the sailors a good range without the Swedish walkover which seems to have become a regular feature of late . |
| 10 | Miss Honey went on , ‘ People brought stolen cars to your father 's workshop where he changed the number-plates and resprayed the bodies a different colour and all the rest of it . |
| 11 | Building on the example of many Labour councils which have developed imaginative arts initiatives , we will make the arts a statutory responsibility for local authorities . |
| 12 | Spears are probably a good buy , the extra fighting rank helps to stiffen the Goblins a little bit , and shields are well worthwhile too . |
| 13 | The development also offers the players a fresh challenge as 10 of the course 's holes have been transformed by the introduction of new tee positions , remodelled fairways and greenside bunkering . |
| 14 | Understandably , the expert systems did not assist the experts a great deal but came into their own when both of the 2 experts were not available and an inexperienced technician had to take over . |
| 15 | Those who find walking the pavements a hairy-scary experience at the best of times will be interested to hear that Durham constabulary now advocates cycling there , too . |
| 16 | Most of these techniques have been described in psychological terms and are particularly useful in explaining the errors a new student makes in using the language . |
| 17 | Fifa had already fined the Brazilians a minor sum for crowd disorder . |
| 18 | Otherwise he found the Normans a dull crowd , unsophisticated and solemn . |
| 19 | To meter the proceedings a 12 section LED shows the degree of gain reduction , with a further 12 green/amber/red lights showing either the input or output level . |
| 20 | ‘ Unfortunately we have had to disappoint a large number of capable girls , causing the governors a great deal of anguish . |
| 21 | David Winnick , the Labour MP for Walsall North , who called for Mr Birt 's removal , said : ‘ I very much regret that Mr Birt decided not to offer his resignation , which would have saved the governors a great deal of embarrassment . ’ |
| 22 | Every one of these could bring the publishers a decent profit on the Russian book market . |
| 23 | Distinguishing between public and private places caused the courts a great deal of difficulty . |
| 24 | This latter formulation would give the courts a greater scope for substitution of judgment , with the additional risk that they would not have to articulate their rationale as clearly as under the heads of purpose and relevancy . |
| 25 | It said the contract would give the farmers a guaranteed market for at least three years ahead while allowing them to sell their milk elsewhere once three months ’ notice was given . |
| 26 | Frau Nordern did not give the lorries a second glance but dived down a side-street into a rather agreeable square . |
| 27 | Also in an ideal calendar , the Grand Slam Cup should be brought forward to the end of October , 4–5 weeks after the US Open , which would not only give the players a brief chance to relax but then to prepare for the ‘ tour finale ’ on an indoor surface . |
| 28 | ‘ We think we can give the vegetables a clean bill of health , sir . ’ |
| 29 | This will give the curtains a larger expanse and create a striking splash of colour . |
| 30 | He said : ‘ Eric will give the fans a big lift and I 'm sure he 'll be welcomed with open arms . ’ |