Example sentences of "giving it [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are not only leading the horse but also giving it mental stimulation . |
| 2 | In certain species , the long , fine roots trail below as far as the muddy or sandy bottom and anchor the plant , still giving it ample freedom for floating . |
| 3 | The colliery owners undertook to support the new Union by giving it sole negotiating rights ; by agreeing to deduct the Union contribution from wages ; by contributing 12,500 to the Union 's pension fund and by harrying known members of the NMA . |
| 4 | He repeated the word as if giving it due consideration . |
| 5 | I question whether the inspectorate is giving it due consideration . |
| 6 | She and Ellen between them had turned out the dining-room , giving it extra spit and polish because of Christmas . |
| 7 | They thicken the curd , giving it extra body and making it more stable when spread into flan cases or flat , open plate pies . |
| 8 | However , treating knowledge about language systematically and giving it explicit mention in the syllabus is not universal in our schools . |
| 9 | Something of his timing , something of his delivery had come into Michael Banks 's performance , giving it new depth and stature . |
| 10 | Sociolinguists may be somewhat surprised to note that Language and Disadvantage remains one of the most popular topics , with almost all courses at all levels giving it special emphasis . |
| 11 | A month later came their second album , ‘ Levelling The Land ’ , which was well received and has now sold 200 , copies in the UK alone , giving it double gold status . |
| 12 | And , finally , it can officially accredit students ' learning , thus giving it public recognition and status in a way that is simply not possible for the autodidact . |
| 13 | Although this has the weight of patristic authority behind it , Hilton very simply outlines the bare essentials of the story and its interpretation giving it particular emphasis to highlight implications peculiarly relevant to the noble lord . |