Example sentences of "it be give to [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We believe a cup of coffee leaves a nicer taste in your mouth when it 's given to you by name . |
| 2 | erm A lot of people gave as a reason for getting a particular piece of furniture the fact that it was given to them by their parents when they got married , or that a neighbour was trying to get rid of it , or that somebody from work had passed it on and they needed one . |
| 3 | Henry Calverley , a friend of the family , asked for the arrow to use as a trophy and it was given to him on condition he solemnly promised not to reveal its origin . |
| 4 | It was given to me as a present so I 'd feel funny about selling it myself , but you could maybe buy a pair of shoes for Sonja with it or something . |
| 5 | When she asks , you must on no account say that it went into the sea , because she will worry that it is a curse on you — or me as well , for it was given to me at my baptism . |
| 6 | ‘ It was given to me by my grandmother , the lady Jacquetta , and has a curious history . |
| 7 | It is not it was given to me by a nice gentleman from Napier College doing |
| 8 | ‘ It was given to me by someone who feels deeply on the subject , ’ he said . |
| 9 | I 'm glad you mentioned that cos it was given to me by the wife of the steeplechase handicap a very important man today cos for more than |
| 10 | It was given to you by a certain gentleman , as security against a loan . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ It was given to us by a descendant of Boutcher , who wants to remain anonymous . |
| 12 | It was given to us by Amnesty International and used with their full permission . |
| 13 | Have some more chutney , it was given to us by our German daughter-in-law . |