Example sentences of "be given [adv] by the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , a controlling interest by a non-resident in any company requires consent to be given jointly by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Trade . |
| 2 | Any additional support or special tuition that a pupil needs as a result of defective sight must be given tactfully by the teacher or teacher 's aid , with an emphasis on what the pupil can do rather than on difficulties . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , it has been held that the initial approval of the company is required to the proposed scheme and that the court has no jurisdiction to sanction a scheme without that approval , which may be given either by the board of directors or by the company by an ordinary resolution in general meeting ( Re Savoy Hotel Limited [ 1981 ] 3 All ER 646 ) . |
| 4 | During the day , a well-camouflaged animal may escape the eyes of a snake , but it will be given away by the halo of its infra-red radiation . |
| 5 | Martha and Ann were orphans , and were to be given away by the lord of the manor . |