Example sentences of "[vb base] [to-vb] them the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We want to give them the opportunity to put their own language into practice in a genuine effort to communicate . |
| 2 | They want to give them the confidence to grow into caring and hard-working adults who will grasp opportunities and take their responsibilities seriously . |
| 3 | It 's unfair for another reason : most of the walkers , climbers and cavers that come to the Dales , the Lakes and the mountains come because they love them , because they respect them and care for them and want to keep them the way they are so that the people of the future can enjoy the wildness and the greatness of the earth . |
| 4 | When people seem to be falling down , I like to give them the opportunity to right themselves . |
| 5 | In one sense , all the genes in a body are ‘ parasitic ’ genes , whether we like to call them the body 's ‘ own , genes or not . |
| 6 | They can not just choose to hurt you , you have to give them the chance ( for example by joining in activities like those listed above ) — so do n't ! |
| 7 | We have to give them the ball out wide and let them get at Southend 's back four . ’ |