Example sentences of "[noun pl] [verb] [be] give the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | First , the Velikovskians have been given the chance to make a superficially plausible claim that there is some kind of ‘ orthodox-science ’ vendetta against them and against their master' : they have been able to portray themselves as persecuted martyrs . |
| 2 | THE RISE and rise of Tranmere Rovers has been given the Saint 's blessing . |
| 3 | By plotting ring patterns of trees in this area , scientists can date ancient building timbers , and other wood artifacts , by comparing ring patterns with those of the bristlecone pines ( such studies have been given the name of dendrochronotogy . |
| 4 | Government ministers , local authorities and other public bodies have been given the power by statute to make subordinate legislation . |
| 5 | The manager Willie Ormond claimed the players had been given the night off and therefore a breach of discipline had not taken place . |
| 6 | The Hibs players have been given the day off today and will train in Jersey tomorrow morning before flying back to Edinburgh . |
| 7 | TWO young Belfast girls have been given the chance to play one of the most sought after theatre roles of them all . |
| 8 | If the local authorities had been given the money that has been poured into the private sector to be spent on domiciliary packages , more home helps , special care attendance and occupational budgets to provide aids and adaptations for people in their own homes , we could have saved the Government and the country millions of pounds . |
| 9 | In December it was announced that 11 prisoners had been given the death sentence , commuted to life imprisonment . |
| 10 | The jury of seven men and five women have been given the day off tomorrow while both sides consider the evidence against Marsh and on Monday make their final submissions to the court . |
| 11 | Employees have been given the time and the skills to match their responsibilities . |