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 . ’ |