Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] given me " in BNC.
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| 1 | It would be a misuse of powers for a judge to say : ‘ I know Parliament has given me a discretion to vary orders in contempt appeals and make just ones , but I 'm never going to use them . |
| 2 | The noise has given me a head . ’ |
| 3 | But above all , machine knitting has given me many new friends , both in our small club and the Northern Ireland Guild . |
| 4 | ‘ This Budget has given me no confidence to spend whatsoever , ’ Mr Ingram said . |
| 5 | Finally this study has given me a good idea of what life has been for people living in the past in America , where as before , I would n't have had a clue and it 's also taught me that no matter how many times you read a book , you 'll always find new links and connections . |
| 6 | My wife , Jane , and close friends were all at Manchester Airport to meet me on my return from France and waiting at home were my mother , more friends , half of Sheffield United FC and Willie Thorne , whose friendship has given me so much confidence . |
| 7 | My local police force has given me remarkable examples of young people in the south Wales constabulary area who have persistently reoffended . |
| 8 | But this new research has given me just the ammunition I need . |
| 9 | ‘ The Liverpool club has given me so much , including in private ways , ’ he said . |
| 10 | This place has given me my first identity really . |
| 11 | ‘ The hotline has given me just the motivation I needed to get moving . ’ |
| 12 | And telling you about Peter 's gambling has given me so much more strength . |
| 13 | The group has given me a better insight into the similarities and differences between S Grade physics and biology . |
| 14 | I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman has given me the opportunity to report to the House the latest figures for inward investment . |
| 15 | ‘ Somehow , though , watching you racing round the field like a schoolgirl has given me a burst of energy . |
| 16 | You should know , at least , that Punch has given me much laughter . |
| 17 | The flight has given me a different feeling towards future flying trips . |
| 18 | After 32 years I continue to enjoy my Medau by doing three classes a week — with Myrtle Mott at Plumstead , with Elsie Streek at Alderwood School and with Bridget at Sidcup and I must say that this form of movement has given me a great deal of pleasure so LONG LIVE MEDAU . |
| 19 | My manager has given me permission for me to use the shop foyer for a whole day and I hope to get local radio and local papers to advertise the sale for me . |
| 20 | England have only beaten the Turks 1–0 in their last two clashes and Wright admitted : ‘ The manager has given me another chance , now I 'm desperate to repay that faith . |
| 21 | The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue , |
| 22 | The Lord has given me a heart for the Filipino people , although my work here finds me alongside so many other people . |
| 23 | If I know something , it 's because the Lord has given me some understanding . |
| 24 | Since then my sales and marketing career has given me opportunities to meet people , handle interesting products and also do a lot of travelling . |
| 25 | Now Zain has given me great help and everybody sort of helped er you know I 've discussed it with everybody and we 've almost finished erm a really good proposal I think . |
| 26 | ‘ My father 's given me tons of work , but I 'm in front of target , ’ he replied , and sounded a little more cheerful . |
| 27 | I waved at the receptionist , who had obviously forgotten about me , as I left , saying : ‘ Sorry , the despatcher 's given me the wrong street . ’ |
| 28 | Erm , we 've got a few sponsors , and also a few places that people have agreed to sell the book and display , so Nurseries , Redferns , Malcolm , College Bookshop , Toy and Candy , erm , a bloke from Manchester Insurance has given me a couple of days to sell the book out there . |
| 29 | ‘ They say some man has given me a disease . |
| 30 | Now , all that hurrying has given me a thirst . |