Example sentences of "give up [conj] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The kuei will usually give up and leave a house in high dudgeon . |
| 2 | Why did n't she give up and demand a separation ? |
| 3 | Wilkie — a genius — effortless Firsts — but perhaps still ready to give up and make a career in the theatre . |
| 4 | It was quite clear that the immense strain and overwork was taking its toll , and two days later of course he had to give up and have a rest . ’ |
| 5 | After several tries she gave up and wept a pool of panicky , frustrated tears . |
| 6 | At the third attempt I gave up and hailed a taxi . |