Example sentences of "[vb base] give a [adj] [noun sg] to " in BNC.

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1 But if we want to give a definite end to the melody we can bring in a more complete restatement of the original theme .
2 It is this opening up and exposure of traditional dance that is so important when choreographers attempt to give a realistic atmosphere to the style and expression of their work .
3 ( When notes are close together in a low register they sound crude and clumsy , and fail to give a good bass to the harmony .
4 I 've given a whole chapter to my constituency .
5 My problem is that we wish to give a small donation to Bruce for the street children , but our charitable giving is channelled through Charity Giving Scotland , whose vouchers can only be used by a charity registered as such in Britain .
6 Glamorgan have given a six-week trial to former Kent allrounder Mark Dobson , 24 .
7 SCHOOL governors have given a cautious welcome to news that the go-ahead has been given to expand Darlington 's overcrowded Catholic schools .
8 In chapter 3 I shall discuss more fully the question of how far these demographic structures do affect the nature of family obligations , at any given point in historical time , considering in particular how far demographic factors in the late twentieth century have given a particular shape to kin groups .
9 Otherwise , they may find that they have given a huge advantage to their competitors , without benefiting sufficiently from the opportunities that have been made available to them .
10 CUSTOMERS at Child & Co have given an enthusiastic welcome to a newly opened museum room at the branch .
11 I join those who have given an enthusiastic welcome to the Queen 's Speech and to the measures within it .
12 National Trust members and the general public have given an enthusiastic reception to the National Trust Visa card and savings account scheme launched with Midland Bank in April .
13 ‘ You have to give a certain deference to her age . ’
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