Example sentences of "to [be] give the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Freud has been so greatly misunderstood , especially in his more speculative sociological work , this type of exposition seems necessary if his theory is to be given the serious consideration it deserves , and which sociology needs . |
| 2 | She recalled singing in both operas at Boosback as a 16-year-old and says she was amazed to be given the female lead in The Beggars ' and only three weeks in which to learn the words and music ! |
| 3 | Isaac , the name to be given the promised son , means ‘ he laughs ’ . |
| 4 | PLANNERS hoping to build a £1m Somme Heritage Centre are expected to be given the green light at Ards Borough Council meeting tomorrow night . |
| 5 | I argued a moment ago that if the student is to enter into his or her own work , and is to be committed to it , he or she simply has to be given the intellectual space — to a degree — to follow his or her own inclinations . |
| 6 | We wait to be given the bad news . |
| 7 | Local authorities are to be given the leading role in the organisation of community care , but the decision to give them this responsibility was taken with the greatest possible reluctance and only after every other possibility had been explored . |
| 8 | She said there were speed restrictions on the A167 at Aycliffe , Croxdale and Chilton , and Ferryhill people ought to be given the same protection . |
| 9 | The broadcasting of discussions and debates between politicians of widely different positions takes place regularly and , when interviewed , critics of the Federal Government appear to be given the same kind of deferential treatment as Federal spokesmen . |
| 10 | Lesley wants sexual equality , but does n't believe attitudes have yet changed enough : ‘ We do n't yet have true equality ; until we do , women will have to overstress themselves and overprove themselves just to be given the same level of respect as their male peers . |
| 11 | Some orthopaedic surgeons are now adopting a much more sceptical view , as every work-related ache seems to be given the RSI label . |
| 12 | to be consulted and involved in your personal care and to be given the daily care appropriate to your needs |