Example sentences of "[v-ing] it a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Although Christie 's promoted the picture extensively , giving it a separate catalogue , the picture was bought in at £3.6 million . |
| 32 | So a tortoiseshell cat is in reality a cat that is part black and part red tabby , giving it a tri-coloured look . |
| 33 | A good thriller , and Corgi is giving it a major campaign . |
| 34 | I 've been giving it a great deal of thought myself in recent weeks . |
| 35 | The network of squares which cover ordnance survey maps can be used to pinpoint a spot to within 100 metres , giving it a 6-figure number . |
| 36 | Step 3 CAPTION — When you have finished making changes name the new palette giving it a suitable name and file name . |
| 37 | As soon as one does so , its lips close around it , giving it a firm hold . |
| 38 | Hank had hastily retreated round the side of the garage , while they decided where to put a sand box for the child as yet unconceived , and then he had re-entered the gate , giving it a diplomatic slam behind him . |
| 39 | If the frame appears to be in reasonably good condition , you may find that you work wonders by just giving it a proper clean . |
| 40 | A party may also avoid being in breach by including clauses giving it a unilateral right to change the contents of the contractual obligations , such as clauses allowing the seller to change the delivery date , deliver a different quantity from that ordered by the buyer , alter colours , specifications etc. ( b ) Excluding liability A second alternative is for a clause to state , baldly , that a contracting party is not to be liable , or responsible , for stipulated acts . |
| 41 | Aggie did not rest the hand-cart and open the gate but , giving it a hard thrust , she pushed it against the iron work and the gate swung open and into a large yard all of forty feet square , the further half of which was surprisingly paved with flags . |
| 42 | At present it is relatively unspoilt with only small scale commercial exploitation ( a youth hostel , a mountaineering hut and a campsite ) , giving it a unique character that attracts those who prefer to visit less developed locations on holiday . |
| 43 | Without giving it a full review , an overview is in order . |
| 44 | Naturally I do n't want to risk a recurrence of the trouble , but equally , I hate missing any Ireland match and I 'll be giving it a full blast in the final training session to make sure I 'm 100 per cent . |
| 45 | Giving it a brisk stir , she carried it carefully upstairs . |
| 46 | A typical building of 10 storeys will sway back and forth in a period of 1 second , giving it a natural frequency of 1 cycle per second or 1 hertz . |
| 47 | After gingerly retrieving his whistle from the offending item and giving it a quick clean-up , McNally was immediately called on to blow it when he awarded a drop goal after a free-kick . |
| 48 | So I settled for dusting off his shoulder and giving it a quick squeeze . |
| 49 | He stood up and put his arm round her waist , giving it a quick squeeze . |
| 50 | PSR1706–44 has a short period , 102.4ms , a rapid spin-down rate giving it a characteristic age of only 17,300 years and considerable timing noise ( S.J. , R.N.M. , V.M.K. , A.G.L. & N.D'A. , manuscript in preparation ) . |
| 51 | Much Third World interest has been focused on this part of the convention , giving it a disproportionate importance as the first evidence of a new international economic order . |
| 52 | As oil pastels are a very sticky substance , they grip the paper well and the paper colour will show through the sketch giving it a unifying effect . |
| 53 | In 1950 Eric Pentecost concentrated on improving the Lincoln 's food conversion rates and on giving it a deeper back end . |
| 54 | Her enthusiasm lit up her face , giving it a beautiful purity — the face which had caused her shame . |
| 55 | Not even the most dedicated tourist could have managed to complete Anna 's travel plan , although Nicolo was certainly giving it a determined try . |
| 56 | A worker stimulates the grub to produce its silk by giving it a little squeeze . |
| 57 | She let her hand stray to his cheek , giving it a little pat . |
| 58 | These amplify the sound as well as giving it a particular quality . |
| 59 | It is worth giving it a detailed treatment . |
| 60 | For some unknown reason , the blinds were always drawn , giving it a depressing atmosphere . |