Example sentences of "[v-ing] us the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You are serving us the fermented grapes from Noah 's vines ? ’ |
| 2 | The situation was brought about by a combination of factors , with two in particular causing us the greatest damage : the postponement of the Registers of Land that might have been subject to contaminative use , and the fall in construction activity . |
| 3 | This applies both to the boys and the girls , the latter up until recently giving us the best prospects for success . |
| 4 | ‘ They 're giving us the extra points ! |
| 5 | In supporting our own active participation in , and control over our own affairs , such people are giving us the right kind of help . |
| 6 | Modern performers , failing to appreciate the tremendous range of tempos covered by these dances [ minuets ] , are giving us the bottom half only . |
| 7 | We had a very good time , & good weather , for the rest of our stay , & I think Richard enjoyed showing us the many attractions of his area as much as we enjoyed seeing them . |
| 8 | At the end of each section there is a summary of the main events of each of the legs showing us the different problems of all 23 entries . |
| 9 | He seemed very intent on showing us the precise spot where Mr Marr 's body had lain . |
| 10 | But the handful of abilities involved in our areas of common interest are like a postage stamp on a bed sheet compared to all that goes into making us the unique individuals we are . |
| 11 | ‘ Barratt was just telling us the other night at the Goodys ' , ’ says Prue , as she pours coffee in the living-room , ‘ about how he had lunch with God the other day . ’ |
| 12 | Or maybe , seeing us the second time , he might have suspected . |
| 13 | A very delighted Nick Harris bringing us the good news about Oxford United getting through and winning today against Portsmouth by a goal to nil . |