Example sentences of "[vb base] [prep] [be] [vb pp] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He ended his hour-long presentation with the words , ‘ We are on our way toward making the division one of the best goddamned outfits in overseas operations , and I just want to be given the chance to prove that the plan which I have outlined to you today is the right one for the British operation , for Europe and for the Corporation . ’ |
| 2 | Most people want to be told the truth , and to be given a clear lead towards the action needed for recovery . ’ |
| 3 | But how would the British react to being given the chance to air their views face to face with a politician ? |
| 4 | If you have n't seen an example , ask to be shown the form and how it should be filled in . |
| 5 | In addition , organisational members require to be given the authority to exercise their powers . |
| 6 | No I 'm not so I mean things like that there 's wear and tear I mean the seats have to be recovered the carpet 's have to be replaced the place has to be redecorated yes we do that . |
| 7 | Although you have to be offered the deal , Sun could still lose some valuable people . |
| 8 | No I 'm not so I mean things like that there 's wear and tear I mean the seats have to be recovered the carpet 's have to be replaced the place has to be redecorated yes we do that . |
| 9 | All children need to be given the chance to create things by means of the new technologies . |
| 10 | ‘ For a long time , I have been very interested in women , children and everybody in refugee camps they need to be given the dignity and self-respect they are due . ’ |