Example sentences of "give it [adj] " in BNC.

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1 It has time to dissolve minute quantities of minerals which can give it definite characteristics such as hardness or taste .
2 It completely failed to influence public opinion when it emerged from its secret society chrysalis in 1939 , and in spite of its extremism and the uncertainties of the law with regard to seditious libel where public order was not threatened , the authorities decided that any move against the group would give it unwanted publicity and might achieve more harm than good .
3 Soon the firm 's managers plan to make it more than that , by launching three new satellites which will give it worldwide coverage .
4 One of the big syndicates will give it full coverage , and I 'll never have to work again .
5 I have been stuck here and have not received it , but I shall , of course , give it proper consideration .
6 If you then loop the curtains back you will get glimpses of the new lining , which will give it fresh interest .
7 If that topic is submitted as a subject for debate on the Consolidated Fund Bill , I will certainly give it careful consideration .
8 We can change the terminology , we can give it different words , we can talk about making a commitment to Christ , we can talk about salvation , we can talk about conversion , the word , they 're not the important thing it 's this act of a new birth of receiving God in Christ for ourselves , believing that he died for us and are receiving this new life .
9 The sale proceeds will be used to pay off Heywood Williams 's debts and give it net cash of £65 million to fund expansion .
10 The mountain goat is built primarily for steady , tireless climbing rather than speed and great agility : its short legs and short body , which allow it to place all four feet close together , also give it great stability on narrow , uneven ledges .
11 The bat 's ear is similar in design to ours , but with refinements which give it great sensitivity at ultrasonic frequencies .
12 They are intended for those who like to probe into the whys and wherefores of things or who like to assess fully the credentials of a subject before they give it serious consideration .
13 It is primarily this area of work which has prompted many supporting agencies to identify with WACC and give it financial resources .
14 Give it hot , oh not hot
15 We will restore public control of the National Grid and give it new duties and powers to ensure the long-term security of electricity supplies .
16 Give it extra length .
17 There is however , as always , a number of devoted and sincere people who believe all the teachings and claims of the associated church , and give it complete support , that is , attend the services and other gatherings , provide funds to the limit of their abilities and endeavour to preserve something of that precious atmosphere which pervades all ancient places of worship .
18 I 've got ta be catched I wo n't actually do it I 'll just come in run a mo just give it complete customers and and help
19 The common and despised nettle contains a high proportion of vitamins and minerals and other active substances which give it wide therapeutic application .
20 While these results do not argue strongly for the maternal depletion theory , the findings give it moderate support , attesting to a probable differential in fetal viability with the elapse of varying periods between pregnancies or births .
21 " Besides all this Tristan learned to ride nimbly with shield and lance , to spur his mount skilfully on either flank , put it to the gallop with dash , wheel and give it free rein and urge it on with his knees , in strict accordance with the chivalric art .
22 Yes , yes , they give it free , no , no , it 's free , it 's free .
23 I sha n't take it if it 's something I do n't like you know even if they give it free .
24 Huge expanses of fertile land and unlimited supplies of water give it enormous productive potential .
25 The very flexible hooves of the mountain goat give it maximum grip on precarious slopes and dizzy ledges .
26 For instance , the Worldport 2496 is a Class 2 fax modem yet several packages give it special treatment
27 Its agreement with Matsushita and Marubeni also give it important access to Japanese methods for miniaturising circuits and other such devices .
28 We give it proper attention by placing it first ) .
29 While the new group can be satisfied by the establishment of alternative facilities , which give it public presence and identity , its distinction from oppositional groups is reasonably clear .
30 So he give it little lad .
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