Example sentences of "the [noun] has [been] given [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The development of the gardens has been given high priority and there is a large variety of named trees and shrubs . |
| 2 | The campaign has been given additional clout this weekend , with referees under instruction to dismiss instantly anyone guilty of head-high tackles on or off the ball , and not to send them to the sin-bin where they have gone too often in the past . |
| 3 | The Institute has been given legal advice to the effect that there is a possibility that the defence of qualified or absolute privilege might be available , but it would be up to the courts to decide and the only way of finding out would be a test case . |
| 4 | Protesters have vowed to carry on the demonstrations despite the fact the tour has been given tacit approval by the African National Congress . |
| 5 | The Bill has been given extensive consideration in another place — a total of about 65 hours , including four days in Committee and three days on Report . |