Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [vb -s] [verb] me [adj] " in BNC.

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1 I agree with Kev — I reckon 3–1 is a good bet for tomorrow.But one word of warning … years of painful experience has taught me one golden rule in football betting — NEVER back your own team — there 's nothing more guaranteed to jinx them .
2 This climate has made me conservative and changed my plans for growing the business . ’
3 What my hon. Friend says causes me some concern , in addition to my hesitation about the merits of regional banding .
4 But all this fresh air has made me tired . ’
5 This railway has given me much pleasure .
6 I think this knee has given me early retirement .
7 This matter has caused me great concern and problems early in the Parliament , but I hope in the next 24 hours to show where my true attitudes lie .
8 ‘ I used to be nervous before big games , but what has happened this year has given me increasing confidence , ’ said Beal .
9 They say this disease has made me barren .
10 In fact the contemplation of a Roman brick seems to leave me cold — quite cold .
11 ‘ I would probably still be running anyway , but the Veteran scene has kept me motivated when I might have been just drifting around with my running .
12 ‘ The poor cow 's brought me another cake , ’ he said to Gina .
13 But a closer examination has convinced me that , alien though Hugh 's thought was to the main stream of Anselm 's , an influence of some importance can be traced .
14 In a world of fast transport and high mobility , working for an international company has given me much opportunity to travel , particularly in europe , the United States and the Far East .
15 You should know , at least , that Punch has given me much laughter .
16 The American theme has allowed me additional scope in exhibiting silver and decorative arts .
17 Writing this damn history has kept me alive for more than ten years .
18 The result of trying to be a valid person has made me prone to depression , agoraphobia , and reclusiveness — for I 'm tired to have to constantly explain my ‘ differentness ’ .
19 Even when I stop idolising him , I 'd still like to be able to tell him what pleasure his lovely voice has given me all these Saturday evenings . ’
20 The whole thing has left me bitter — and tough . ’
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