Example sentences of "[adv] gave [pers pn] some [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Josh only gave him some whisky for his own good .
2 The bank was usually very understanding , and generally gave us some leeway until we were able to sell something .
3 Just gave it some thought , give it some thought and initiative and you 're in !
4 THE best Yorkshire crowds always gave you some stick when you deserved it .
5 A grand image I have to admit , but then re-entering that room still gave me some anxiety : as my American ‘ friend ’ surely recognised , I was in need of ‘ positive visualisation . ’
6 Some could n't say what they 'd been wearing themselves , but their female colleagues usually gave us some idea . ’
7 Derek really gave me some stick about my ‘ fan club , on the way home in the car ; he told my mum everything , and she had a good laugh , too .
8 He even gave me some needles — after that scare with the Soneryl , you know ?
9 Sam briefly gave it some thought .
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