Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] give it [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was what was within the bird the force that gave it such power , such vitality . ’ |
| 2 | " 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 . |
| 3 | He conceived the idea of artificial daylight and gave it practical reality by filtering the light of an Argand oil lamp through blue glass . |
| 4 | Nevertheless , Kenneth Branagh has saddled up the old warhorse and given it new colours . |
| 5 | Nevertheless , Kenneth Branagh , actor , director and entrepreneur , has saddled up the old warhorse and given it new colours . |
| 6 | In the end , the only character who lifts the play from the ruck and gives it lasting interest is the virtuoso himself . |
| 7 | The press picked up the story the following day and gave it wide coverage . |
| 8 | The Authority rightly identified teachers ' classroom practice as a critical factor in children 's learning and gave it considerable prominence in documents , courses and the day-to-day work of its advisory staff in schools . |
| 9 | Section 4(1) of the Police Act 1964 states that it is the duty of every police authority to secure the maintenance of an adequate and efficient police force for the area and gives it certain responsibilities in relation to the establishment , buildings and equipment . |
| 10 | I shall certainly listen carefully to what is said on that matter and give it full consideration . |
| 11 | If it disappoints , do n't scrap it at once , but wait for a second year and give it another chance to redeem your hopes and optimism . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | Nonetheless , it was British fears that began the process of creating a political group ( rather than a religious one ) , and British political tactics to safeguard their continued power that gave it national significance . |
| 14 | Also on 13 March Fawcett received the ‘ preliminary note ’ at his editor 's office and gave it top priority . |