Example sentences of "[noun prp] have given [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | WIGAN 'S Martin Dermott has given the new season the ‘ Big E ’ — by dislocating his elbow just weeks before kick off . |
| 2 | In the midst of the depression and a welter of screen bullets and punches Cagney had given a new definition of realism to the movies and this was a definition that Hollywood was delighted to accept . |
| 3 | Glamorgan have given a six-week trial to former Kent allrounder Mark Dobson , 24 . |
| 4 | COURTAULDS has given a local school a leg up the business ladder by helping them ‘ set up shop ’ as scientific equipment suppliers . |
| 5 | Yeltsin had given a dramatic description of tanks closing in and said that he believed that he had not much time left . |
| 6 | It should transpire that twice a week those who cared could learn to cook ; but apparently Millie herself was to be given no choice ; she was sent , with another five girls , to the kitchen at three o'clock and , there , came under the influence of Sister Cecilia , to whom God had given a nice nature and a light pair of hands with pastry . |
| 7 | BILL CLINTON has given a chilling warning that Britain 's cosy relationship with the United States is heading for the big freeze when he takes over the White House . |
| 8 | Though not strictly a member of the cabinet , Mr Ozawa has given the prime minister considerable support and has in effect run the government 's day-to-day business . |
| 9 | Referee Jimmy Johnston had given a general warning about foul play only a few minutes earlier . |
| 10 | In his school career , Gazzer had given a great deal of time , energy , and thought to getting round various people , to making sure that they did not take out their boredom , frustration or spite on him , the most obvious victim , the smallest and puniest boy in the class . |
| 11 | Some Ministers believe the combination of Chris Patten , the chairman , and John Major has given the wrong signals : ‘ Patten and Major are sweet and sweet , whereas what this campaign needs is sweet and sour . ’ |
| 12 | When asked by Topaz if the procedure was not a waste of time , Lady Angela had given a shocked squawk . |
| 13 | Mr Robin Cook , Labour 's health spokesman , said Mr Clarke had given no good explanation for his precipitate action . |
| 14 | Mr Robin Cook , Labour 's health spokesman , said Mr Clarke had given no good explanation for his precipitate action . |
| 15 | Mr Robin Cook , the shadow Health Secretary , who advised the Government to call in the arbitrators rather than the army , said that Mr Clarke had given no good explanation for his precipitate action . |
| 16 | Mr Robin Cook , the shadow Health Secretary , who advised the Government to call in arbitrators rather than the army , said that Mr Clarke had given no satisfactory explanation for his precipitate action . |
| 17 | SELLAFIELD has given a major cash boost to a unique local scheme geared to helping young people in the area . |
| 18 | R. L. Poole has given the following hypothetical example to illustrate this : |
| 19 | Currently the Labour Party in Scotland is committed to no nuclear weapons on our soil , but shadow Chancellor Gordon Brown has given a firm commitment to Rosyth Dockyard for the refitting of Trident submarines . |
| 20 | It is only necessary to reverse the meaning of the sentence to realize how difficult it would have been for Baldwin to have given a negative answer . |
| 21 | Preston had given the expected response and they were off and running . |
| 22 | The Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Howard has given the green light for a windfarm development on the edge of the Lake District National Park . |
| 23 | Pearce had given the necessary instructions to a depressed , disillusioned and just plain pissed-off police cordon outside that the ‘ block ’ had to be maintained . |