Example sentences of "give up at the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Do n't give up at the first mistake ; ask God to forgive you and help you to start all over again .
2 Many give up at the first hurdle before discovering the eventual and significant rewards . ’
3 No partnership has a guarantee of happiness , and if you give up at the first hint of discord you 'll never find the rewards a mature and honest relationship can bring .
4 To release this time you must not tolerate desultory study , giving up at the slightest excuse before any solid result is accomplished .
5 He made a show of pursuit , but gave up at the first intersection , returning to Jude breathless .
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