Example sentences of "gave [pn reflx] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Last night , he gave himself another opportunity to set the record straight with a gutsy 9–7 win against Scotland 's Alan McManus . |
| 2 | The real Mr Barnet , of course , is Fry himself , who says he gave himself more chance of being hit by a sniper 's bullet than getting his job back . |
| 3 | It notes that by hiring two firms , IBM gave itself maximum scope — and also upset the search industry because search firms are barred from approaching a company they have worked for two years after a placement , and barred for life from approaching an individual they once placed , so each of IBM 's two can pass on such names to the other . |
| 4 | She pulled away and gave herself some time rolling and lighting a cigarette . |
| 5 | ‘ You gave yourself that impression , ’ he commented , without bothering to look at her . |