Example sentences of "[noun] has [been] given [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Platelet structure and its relationship to platelet function has been given tremendous impetus , through the application of electromicroscopy to the study of platelet anatomy and the development of techniques for isolation of physiologically active platelets and their preservation for ultrastructural study . |
| 2 | That in view of the foregoing considerations we ask you to ask the Masters " Association to delay any decision hurtful to the interests of women compositors until the women 's case has been given full consideration . |
| 3 | The department 's work has been given top ratings in both UGC/UFC research reviews . |
| 4 | Amid all the speculation about the future of our great Taoiseach , one issue has been given scant consideration : what is the quality of those who are being identified as his likely successors ? |
| 5 | Many of the ‘ social ’ or non-commercial objectives imposed on the railways by the state remain unacknowledged ; they are not incorporated into calculations of state financial compensation and state control has thus been weakened since railway management has been given reasonable pretexts for failing to meet targets . |
| 6 | The campaign has been given additional clout this weekend , with referees under instruction to dismiss instantly anyone guilty of head-high tackles on or off the ball , and not to send them to the sin-bin where they have gone too often in the past . |
| 7 | The Institute has been given legal advice to the effect that there is a possibility that the defence of qualified or absolute privilege might be available , but it would be up to the courts to decide and the only way of finding out would be a test case . |
| 8 | The development of the gardens has been given high priority and there is a large variety of named trees and shrubs . |
| 9 | Over the past year so much time and energy has been devoted to considering the implications of the new audit regulatory regime that investment business has been given scant attention by commentators and the profession alike . |
| 10 | A Central News South crew has been given unprecedented access to film at the Buckinghamshire Prison . |
| 11 | Maintenance Manager — this role has been given considerable status in this example ; it could have been placed in a subordinate position to the Manufacturing Manager , where it is frequently to be found . |
| 12 | The Bill has been given extensive consideration in another place — a total of about 65 hours , including four days in Committee and three days on Report . |
| 13 | In Chalatenango , for example , AMES has been given full membership on the local government executive in recognition of the Importance of their work in mobilizing women . |
| 14 | Protesters have vowed to carry on the demonstrations despite the fact the tour has been given tacit approval by the African National Congress . |
| 15 | This section does not cover failure of public transport services caused by strike , riot or civil commotion in respect of which warning has been given prior to the commencement of departure from home . |
| 16 | Strike , riot or civil commotion in respect of which a warning has been given prior to the date this insurance is purchased . |
| 17 | Second , the tax-collecting system has been given new teeth . |
| 18 | MP Michael Fallon has been given fresh hope that County Durham police may get extra officers . |
| 19 | The evaluation of primary source material has been given increasing emphasis in recent years , most notably with changes such as GCSE or National Curriculum history . |