Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] [verb] me [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ I must confess the fire at the manor has caused me some problems , ’ admitted Christian .
2 My local police force has given me remarkable examples of young people in the south Wales constabulary area who have persistently reoffended .
3 The American theme has allowed me additional scope in exhibiting silver and decorative arts .
4 What my hon. Friend says causes me some concern , in addition to my hesitation about the merits of regional banding .
5 You should know , at least , that Punch has given me much laughter .
6 England have only beaten the Turks 1–0 in their last two clashes and Wright admitted : ‘ The manager has given me another chance , now I 'm desperate to repay that faith .
7 If I know something , it 's because the Lord has given me some understanding .
8 Now Zain has given me great help and everybody sort of helped er you know I 've discussed it with everybody and we 've almost finished erm a really good proposal I think .
9 I think this knee has given me early retirement .
10 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 .
11 This railway has given me much pleasure .
12 ‘ I used to be nervous before big games , but what has happened this year has given me increasing confidence , ’ said Beal .
13 Cancer has taught me that life is n't a dress rehearsal , this is it and you only get the one chance .
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 Anyway , my sister 's bought me this thing to go round my neck .
16 ‘ The poor cow 's brought me another cake , ’ he said to Gina .
17 They might be the nicest person , but prison has made me that way .
18 He said , ‘ Sickness has given me this fortune that this sultan has come to my side , at morn so health and well being have accrued to me from the arrival of this King without retinue .
19 Ms Hurst , who works at Unilever 's environmental engineering department in Port Sunlight , Wirral , said : ‘ The family has told me that Berend is making great strides towards a full recovery .
20 The Home Office has refused me British citizenship .
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