Example sentences of "[vb base] give up [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The acquisition of Hillmarden House and Alex 's flat , plus the sale of their existing home , made her decide to give up work in June , rather than September . |
| 2 | Paul 's family in Swindon have given up hope of an early release . |
| 3 | ‘ I have given up hope of racing in the first round at Snetterton , later this month , ’ he admitted . |
| 4 | It was a more acute problem by the time of 2 Peter : chapter 3 of that Letter is specifically directed towards those who have given up hope in the Return of Christ . |
| 5 | These have given up part of their holdings to provide GSR with its shareholding . |
| 6 | BANBRIDGE Council has been told that anglers have given up fishing at Loughbrickland Lake because the fish stock has been completely destroyed by cormorants . |
| 7 | ‘ My family has always helped me out , but it 's getting hard , especially as I have to give up work for four months . ’ |