Example sentences of "[noun sg] was give [pron] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was all the more determined to appear in control because his father-in-law was giving him the half-amused , half-pitying look , which Hugh interpreted as ‘ I know you 're sorry you 've got to put up with me . |
| 2 | My own advertising was giving them the the service and the quality . |
| 3 | The navigator was giving me the countdown ; as soon as the needles on the oil-temperature gauge started moving I would be off , making sure I took-off on time as this would be vital for the rest of the squadron . |
| 4 | If she wanted Lori gone then the quickest way was to give her the coffee she 'd asked for . |
| 5 | I know what profession she 's in , and no wonder that taxi driver was giving me the big smirk . |