Example sentences of "[vb base] given [noun] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ I 've given Forbes a deadline of two this afternoon . ’
2 I intend to remain faithful , simply because I 've given infidelity a whirl and it does n't work for me .
3 The separate rooms , the doors of which open and close as part of the programme after they have given visitors the chance to move from room to room , begin with the sense of smell .
4 His two long walks have given Murray a taste for the sport .
5 Family feuds have given Punjab a tradition of violence dating back centuries , and in today 's permissive atmosphere people use guns , not lawyers , to settle disputes .
6 Roger Alwen , the club 's joint owner , said : ‘ We have given Greenwich the opportunity to lead British football into the 21st century .
7 Broad , liquid markets in securities ‘ derivative ’ from the basic shares and bonds have given treasurers the chance to make more choices about the financial structure and risks adopted by their companies .
8 Makers Central have given Tom a chance to virtually write his own ticket .
9 Because this policy existed , and the government was democratic , both the United States and the International Monetary Fund have given Argentina the benefit of the doubt and lent it money to tide it over .
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