Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] her a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 But Pascoe found her a great deal of help in restoring his rather worn manly pride .
2 Caroline found herself saying impulsively , regretting the impulse immediately as Anneliese cast her a surprised look .
3 Callum handed her a tall glass of orange juice , which Robyn accepted thankfully .
4 Rex turned her a surprised stare .
5 Travis sent her a thoughtful look .
6 Lucy sent her a level glance .
7 The Queen 's visit went ahead and ‘ the genial and warm-hearted people [ of Ghanaj gave her an unprecedented reception . …
8 Marie-Christine gave her a wry look .
9 Marie-Christine gave her an arch look .
10 David Fairfax gave her a sharp look .
11 Arlene gave her a small push to indicate it was time and she moved out .
12 Travis gave her a quirky grin .
13 Edward gave her a surly glance .
14 Mrs Parvis gave her a reduced portion .
15 Philpott gave her a reassuring smile , then he and Kolchinsky disappeared around the corner in search of the restaurant .
16 Laura seated herself on the bed and Rex gave her a good sniff .
17 Zach gave her a withering glance but it was so overdramatic she and the others burst out laughing .
18 Donna gave her a sidelong glance .
19 Only Madame Pompadour beside her was motionless , and Meredith shot her a startled look when she whispered under her breath , ‘ Lucenzo , Lucenzo , ’ in a voice of infinite disappointment .
20 Molly carried her a little way towards the house and then set her down on the pavement by the front door .
21 Jane found her an exhausting girl ( she was twenty-six ) and yet she was sorry for her .
22 Benedict threw her a contemptuous glance .
23 Cornelius handed her a five-pound note .
24 She looked vague , but Ellie gave her a little nod anyway .
25 Maggie gave her a startled look .
26 Sebastian gave her a frosty look and returned to his coke .
27 When her tears had run their course , Lisa handed her a final tissue and a mirror , and waited while she mopped herself dry .
28 Silvia threw her a pained look as she came to stand before her .
29 Theda threw her a grateful look , and hurried after Miss Merchiston , whose familiarity with the steep staircase enabled her to keep up a cracking pace .
30 Theda threw her a quizzing glance .
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