Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] [pers pn] the opportunity " in BNC.
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| 1 | And who , at the same time , wants to give you the opportunity to do your best for yourself and your family ? |
| 2 | Thus the expansion of larger manufacturing firms was designed to give them the opportunity to expand output with protection from fluctuations in demand given by avoiding any excessive accumulation of fixed costs . |
| 3 | We want to give them the opportunity to put their own language into practice in a genuine effort to communicate . |
| 4 | ‘ He believes he can beat me so I 'm going to give him the opportunity to try . ’ |
| 5 | Although the examiner appointed by the court may submit a report which accompanies the deposition , this is merely intended to give him the opportunity of recording facts , including incidents during the examination ( for example , that the witnesses fainted or rose up and tried to assault cross-examining counsel ) ; the examiner can not indicate his opinion as to the credibility of the witness or his own impressions of the witness 's demeanour . |
| 6 | When people seem to be falling down , I like to give them the opportunity to right themselves . |
| 7 | The Catholic Social Democratic and Labour Party ( SDLP ) did not co-operate because the assembly failed to offer them the opportunity of power-sharing which they gained in 1973 . |
| 8 | So perhaps , a host of things to think about in terms of preparation , maybe not all of those are gon na be suitable , a relevant few , preparation this evening , but perhaps , if focusing in at least some of those , might help to give you the opportunity to persuade to influence your colleague . |
| 9 | She was delighted that Finn had returned to give her the opportunity of rejecting him . |