Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] [vb past] [pers pn] a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Natural aptitude and a career in radio , film and television had helped him become an outstanding communicator — a strength chat not only made him a formidable campaigner , but also equipped him for the business of government in the television age . |
2 | seeing it not as a game between two teams but between his team and the opposition , a position which not only gave him a particular involvement , but also particular rights of commentary and criticism on the team , the management and the club . |
3 | He not only gave us a basic and very sound idea of the golf swing but enlisted the help of a young and enthusiastic local club professional . |
4 | Hugh once again gave her a sidelong , doubting glance . |
5 | I said oh you cunt , said I 'm your troop you ca n't me go in there , he says try me , I said bastard so I fucking right sea , fucking over the right you can come out now , marched back out again gave them a right old on the way back again , get changed again , alright , I thought you cunt |
6 | Why , he even once built me a tiny crystal set in an empty match box saying , ‘ Here , Kit . |
7 | Well the membership secretary , if I can remember how to spell it , erm mm has indeed been in touch with erm John who very kindly sent us a free copy of erm their version of our membership list . |
8 | Luckily a good friend had managed to obtain a pair of livingstonii and very kindly gave me a young pair . |
9 | ‘ Philippe very kindly gave me an open invitation , but today I was in Alès , as the guest of Alain 's mother . ’ |
10 | Nowadays , she probably never even gave him a second thought . |