Example sentences of "and [vb past] [to-vb] [pers pn] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He shifted uncomfortably and tried to give her a reassuring grin . |
| 2 | THAT was a really important break for us , and helped to push us a few more rungs up the ladder . |
| 3 | Teachers Sarah , Caroline , Else and Wendy send a big ‘ Thank You ’ to everyone who supported their first ever Rally and helped to make it a big success — they are actually thinking of a second one this year ! |
| 4 | Norfolk-born Mavis McKechnie , 71 , of Mill House , Wissington , near Nayland , has wanted to try the walk for some time and decided to give it a serious purpose . |
| 5 | Havers , whose Charmer character in the hit ITV series would have thought nothing of ripping off a needy mother , told the BBC he was touched by her story and wanted to give her a happy Christmas . |
| 6 | I was most grateful for your hospitality on board ship , and wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation . ’ |
| 7 | She saw him coming and intended to give him a wide berth . |