Example sentences of "[noun sg] has [adv] [been] given a " in BNC.
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1 | Unfortunately , this proposal has been so remodelled that , in reality , the old First Division has simply been given a new name . |
2 | It is true that Beccaria 's classical programme has never been given a full trial ( the image of his public floggings and toiling chain-gangs rather than his denial of capital punishment may help the liberal-minded to feel this less of a loss ) . |
3 | Marxism and Existentialism have exercised the greatest influence upon theology , while in addition the general question of how far theology should permit itself to be influenced by philosophy has also been given a good deal of attention . |
4 | This little town has recently been given a face-lift , and the white walls gleam attractively in the sun above the narrow pedestrianized streets . |
5 | Alcock was cheered up by a letter from his CO at Mudros telling him the ‘ Your baby has just been given a new suit of clothes and is learning to walk . |
6 | He accepts that he can not make a categorical statement about innocence or guilt , but he feels that his constituent has not been given a fair hearing . |
7 | A TEENAGER who slashed £1,500 worth of tyres at a Scarborough garage has now been given a job by his victim . |