Example sentences of "[adv] as [pers pn] give " in BNC.
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| 1 | We shall not only survive but continue to grow so long as we give value for money , retain our record of innovation and flexibility , keep the confidence and goodwill of our clients and ensure that we have the best possible range of materials , methods and people in the industry . |
| 2 | ‘ Yes , if they added that , they could also have their conquered victims become willing slaves , so long as they give regular dosages . |
| 3 | ‘ I wo n't tell Mr Mac , long as you give me a ride on Miss Ellen when you 're done . ’ |
| 4 | So long as you give us at least thirty days notice , you can withdraw a minimum of £500 without penalty . |
| 5 | ‘ So long as you give me something better than bottom pudding I 'm willing to sit here till nightfall if need be . ’ |
| 6 | Nowhere near big enough for him to finance the war on his own , especially as he gives such a lot to charity . |
| 7 | Just as we give more weight to the views of an impartial judge , one who is not a party to the dispute in question , than to a partial one , so we give more weight to an impartial moral opinion , one expressed by a person who is not directly involved in the situation being assessed , than To an interested party . |
| 8 | Just as I gave the final push , my hand found a rope over the end of the ship . |
| 9 | Just as she gave her word to Hans . ’ |
| 10 | Belinda relaxed unconsciously as she gave the detailed answers he wanted , reassured by the way he seemed to trust what she said . |
| 11 | The men operating the windlass for the portcullis cheered Burun as he rode past and , as soon as they gave tongue , more men came out of a gate-house and joined in . |
| 12 | As soon as she gave up dancing in the line to supervise the school , her nubile appearance became plump as she enjoyed dining well , a pleasure shared with John where the plumpness developed into fatness . |
| 13 | Well a as soon as she gave me this erm protective thing to wear and and then told me that I was grown up and every . |
| 14 | We can be married as soon as you give the word ; as it is , what is Dinah to do ? |
| 15 | Everybody 's version of mothering is unique — you do n't suddenly lose your personality as soon as you give birth , and turn into ‘ A Mum ’ . |
| 16 | ‘ Well … well , maybe I was sulking — just a little bit , ’ she added quickly as he gave a low rumble of laughter . |
| 17 | But yesterday as they gave the clenched fist salute of the Spanish republican army and planned another ceremony next year , they smiled a smile of inner satisfaction at having taken part in a fight which they had no doubts was well worth fighting . |
| 18 | Barney nodded resignedly as he gave the canoe a push with his foot , and watched it drift out into midstream . |
| 19 | ‘ What , Hilary ? ’ he grated roughly as he gave her a little shake . |
| 20 | Right now as I give out the books I 'll want you . |
| 21 | The market for control may be seen from this perspective , therefore , as having a negative side-effect in so far as it gives shareholders an opportunity to make unfair gains at the employees ' expense . |
| 22 | And even as he gave up , as he let himself lean back against the wall , he was holding on , knowing he had backed down and it was over , but doing it gradually so we would n't see the change come over him . |
| 23 | It is for that very reason that I am moving this motion today as it gives us the opportunity to implement the rules of the union and at the same time would enable us to put into position , people who would be able to do all those things that are necessary to achieve what we require , recruitment , organization , paperwork , back-up service to full-time officials . |
| 24 | Herbs mentioned in the Bible make another interesting collection , so do those which Shakespeare brings into his plays , particularly as they give an authentic picture of plants used by the Elizabethans — poor , mad Ophelia 's flowers included rue , fennel , rosemary , violets , a daisy and some pansies , all good herbs , even the daisy , which was once called " bruisewort " . |
| 25 | His head slumped forward as he gave up the ghost . |
| 26 | ‘ Leo ! ’ she exclaimed crossly as she gave a little hop and a skip to keep up with his long strides . |
| 27 | Her expression was jaundiced therefore as she gave it her attention . |