Example sentences of "[is] given a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now , for the final time we 're heading way out west with the man who 's given a whole new meaning to the term ‘ cowboy ’ — John Millar of the Daily Record . |
| 2 | People think , well now , here 's a man who 's been accused of fraud and so forth and shortly after that it comes out that he 's given a big thing to the government . |
| 3 | The Bizet is given a sparkling performance too , while generously the Ravel comes in the complete ballet version , even more hauntingly atmopheric than the usual suite . |
| 4 | A very simple and beautiful example of the use of substitution notes may be found at the beginning of Wagner 's Tristan und Isolde : Here the commonplace cadence A minor-F7-E7 is given a subtle mystery through the use of a few substitution notes as follows : in bar 2 , G is a chromatic substitution for A ( on which it resolves ) , while B is a diatonic substitution for A or C , on which it does not resolve ; in bar 3 , A substitutes chromatically for B , on which it resolves . |
| 5 | Professional reference material in schools is given a low priority . |
| 6 | Such an interpretation of the relationship between elected politicians and appointed officials is given a certain amount of credibility by the existence of distinct bureaucratic organizations staffed by people recruited and deployed on the principles of political neutrality , merit , anonymity and expertise . |
| 7 | Sometimes , woman-centred theory is given a utilitarian justification . |
| 8 | The term ‘ inn ’ is given a technical meaning : it describes those hotels which fall within the scope of the Hotel Proprietors Act 1956 . |
| 9 | Each of the solutions found for the Schrödinger equation ( quantum mechanical wave equation ) for a one-electron atom can be regarded as relating to one of a set of orbitals , which is characterized by a unique combination of quantum numbers and is given a corresponding symbol , such as 1s , 2p , etc . |
| 10 | Where possible the tread is given a slight overhang over the riser , or the riser is given a slight angle back at the base . |
| 11 | Where possible the tread is given a slight overhang over the riser , or the riser is given a slight angle back at the base . |
| 12 | The Rhapsody , too , is given a strong , swaggering but solid reading from that famous opening clarinet Glissando onwards ( it began its life , by the way , as a bit of tongue-in-cheek rehearsal mischief from Ross Gorman , the clarinettist of the Whiteman band ; the delighted Gershwin insisted on retaining it ) . |
| 13 | In juxtapositions such as large bony vine , clumsy black headstocks , dishevelled pink chrysanthemums , the associations of adjectives seem to interact , so that , for example , pink is given a tawdry overtone by its neighbour dishevelled . |
| 14 | After the first three days she takes a purificatory bath , and then is given a complete mini-bridal trousseau by her father or , in his absence , her brother . |
| 15 | This dog is given a passing significance as … less than a symbol , not exactly a metaphor ; call it a figure . |
| 16 | Yet every now and again a student emerges who shows exceptional talent and it is quite natural that a drama school will make sure that his/her ability is given a good stretch in public with a major role , perhaps playing Hamlet or Hedda Gabler . |
| 17 | If a man lies on the ball and is given a good rucking he will think twice about doing it next time . |
| 18 | Nevertheless , Mark Tompkins 's Glaisdale is given a confident vote following his recent third to Morley Street . |
| 19 | But Araminta is given a curious grace of movement and a gift for surprising which , as they owe nothing to the intellect , must have been excessively difficult to achieve . |
| 20 | Everything is given a metaphorical sex , and never shall the two sexes overlap . |
| 21 | The donor is given a thorough medical check-up to ensure absolute fitness for the procedure . |
| 22 | By custom , the legal profession is given a partial , if rather grudging , exemption from being readily intelligible in its written words . |
| 23 | The Reporter is given a crucial role in directing and controlling proceedings to ensure that all questions are fully discussed , but repetition discouraged . |
| 24 | As it emerges , it is given a continuous coat of glue . |
| 25 | I hope Tendulkar is given a kindly welcome by the Yorkshire spectators . |
| 26 | In many respects , rocks are like pitch , which flows like a liquid if it is left unsupported for long enough , for example on a steeply-sloping roof , but will also break suddenly along clean shiny fracture surfaces if it is given a sharp blow . |
| 27 | In particular , each moment of the Fourth Sonata , on the second disc , is given a separate track , whereas the booklet states that the fourth and fifth movements are run together . |
| 28 | Weapon is given a wide definition under section 2 of the Canadian Criminal Code and includes ‘ anything that is designed to be used as a weapon or anything that a person uses or intends to use as a weapon , whether or not it is designed to be used as a weapon . ’ |
| 29 | Each is given a specific recovery goal in terms of scientific knowledge , management and cash . |
| 30 | Yet with these same teasing words Jacob is given a new name , a new identity . |