Example sentences of "[noun pl] [coord] give a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Paul Arkwright looked at Dinah with his bright eyes and gave a hesitant smile with his full lips . |
| 2 | Although Henslow 's teaching was not part of the undergraduate curriculum , interested students were taken on field trips and given a good grounding in the science of the time . |
| 3 | Assigning people to different posts also creates roles and gives a great sense of purpose and value to those on the committee . |
| 4 | The neutralisation technique has been validated by double blind randomised trials , including food trials showing its effectiveness in preventing symptoms.Studies that failed to show effects evaluated the provocation of symptoms by food extracts ( not part of the standard technique ) ; that cited by Kay was also faulty in many respects and gave a wrong definition of the end point . |
| 5 | Before applying , them it is a good idea to use an exfoliating cream to remove patches of dry skin , or these areas will tend to absorb more colour than smoother areas and give a patchy result . |
| 6 | If your dry garden borders on to paving , many of these plants will spill over and even colonise the cracks , softening up hard lines and giving a mellow feel . |
| 7 | Even F. Nansen , the esteemed Norwegian co-ordinator of many other foreign relief organizations , could on occasion be carried away by his emotions and give a semi-fictional account of conditions in the Volga provinces . |
| 8 | The conflict bred solidarity among Arab oil states and gave a new impetus to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) , a cartel of the major non-US oil producers which had previously been rendered ineffective by internal divisions . |
| 9 | These are used for accent lighting , to pin-point objects and give a strong punch of light whenever and wherever needed . |
| 10 | The legends are consistent in widely separate places and give a good cross-section of the main themes . |
| 11 | The sword hilt offered scope for embellishment ; sometimes the pommel and guard are decorated , inlaid or gilded , embellished with runes and given a loose ring ( Hawkes and Page 1967 ; Evison 1967 ) . |
| 12 | On public holidays , including the major religious festivals , carpets are hung over the balconies of public buildings and give a festive air . |
| 13 | This also applies to a person who is incapable of understanding questions or giving a proper answer by reason of mental incapacity or permanent or temporary disability . |
| 14 | But the problem remained that the physical basis of Ampère 's equations was implausible ; they provided a model which could be adapted to fit new discoveries , but which did not lead to new predictions or give a convincing explanation to those whose first language was not mathematics-like Faraday . |
| 15 | Local reporters were keen to know how he managed to carry out his civic duties , to which Mr Snyder replied blithely that fellow committee members sat beside him during screenings and gave a running commentary ‘ to fill me in when the screen goes silent ’ . |
| 16 | Just announce the productions and give a vague whoofle-pouffle — something like , four enchanting productions starring Karl Gesner , world famous tenor . |
| 17 | Chief Executive Neville Chamberlain welcomed the delegates and gave a general review . |
| 18 | YAM Chairman Ian Robinson addressed the delegates and gave a brief outline of the Museum 's growth and commented ‘ we see the future as very rosy ’ . |
| 19 | President of the General Council and Register of Naturopaths , Jon Leigh , practices both these principles and gave a thought-provoking list of suggestions to help marathoners . |
| 20 | Many Brush-built Class 31s were equipped with ETH generators and given a major body overhaul , while some Class 47s were similarly treated . |
| 21 | The structure of the book was based upon the distinction of four types of medium-scale systems each showing distinct but complementary properties and giving a progressive sequence to higher levels of integration and sophistication . |
| 22 | Does the Prime Minister recall that in 1986 he announced the closure of DHSS resettlement centres and gave a firm promise that they would not close until alternative accommodation was available ? |
| 23 | Apply a base coat to fill in ridges and give a smoother surface . |
| 24 | She chatted on , keeping up a constant barrier between them , all the way out to the car park , and when she was securely belted into the passenger-seat she fiddled with her gloves and gave a deliberate yawn . |
| 25 | Achieve that soft , stained look by firstly applying a lip hold like 17 's Lipstick Base or new Lip Fix from Cutex which will coat your lips with moisturisers and give a secure base for your lipstick . |
| 26 | With this information , the second colour mock-ups were produced , still lacking fine details but giving a good idea of the overall appearance of the final charts and the position of each species . |
| 27 | It is non-invasive , uses only ’ natural ’ materials and gives a lovely feeling of well-being to those being treated . |
| 28 | They come in nine shades and give a short-lived burst of colour which fades over three to four shampoos . |
| 29 | It gives details of all the services which we offer to our members and gives a wide range of information for reference within our industry . |
| 30 | Then , raising his hands and giving a piercing shriek , he added : ‘ Actually , I think I 'd rather like the lead role in Home Alone 3 . ’ |