Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] [vb past] me [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 My American agent once got me some stuff placed in Reader 's Digest . ’
2 Drummond once told me that Radio 3 broadcasts to about 30 minority tastes , each of which is characterised by its intense dislike of the other 29 .
3 A grand image I have to admit , but then re-entering that room still gave me some anxiety : as my American ‘ friend ’ surely recognised , I was in need of ‘ positive visualisation . ’
4 Reggie seemed genuinely pleased with the idea of a tribute to Joyce , and from that day forth gave me endless friendship and encouragement .
5 ‘ When I was still involved with Vernons , we participated in the introduction of the lotteries in both New York and Sydney , and our experience then told me that football pools would be swept away should lotteries ever come to Britain .
6 But to do him justice , the Prime Minister never gave me any impression that he wanted me to succeed him … .
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