Example sentences of "[vb -s] them [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That is what will keep us head and shoulders above any of our competitors even if they do wave a BS5750 certificate around as though it guarantees them a divine right to business success . |
| 2 | It means the League champions have gone 11 games unbeaten , a run that offers them a final placing that would erase much of the disappointment of a frustrating season that includes two defeats by Coventry . |
| 3 | Now I understand that top level sailors welcome the one-design nature of the Grand Prix , not only because it is potentially inexpensive , but because it offers them an even platform from which to display their skills . |
| 4 | Cole grants them a grudging accolade . |
| 5 | This buys them an extra round while Thadeus hesitates , in which time they must come up with something more to prevent him from attacking after this initial hesitation . |
| 6 | Still , the two parties have moved towards the round-table talks that both want — although the government calls them a multi-party conference , whereas the ANC looks forward to an all-party congress , to be followed eventually by an elected constituent assembly . |
| 7 | meant to be moving onto the tenth and eleventh floor it only takes them a short time to save time on that or , or cut down on your labour as usual . |
| 8 | And I think that helps them an awful lot ! |
| 9 | Spotting a stricken boat , they are amazed when a terrified young man ( Billy Zane ) swims towards them , climbs aboard and tells them a horrifying story about an attack of food poisoning . |
| 10 | Instead it deprives older people of social status and role , undermines their self-esteem , and denies them a fair share of social resources . |
| 11 | We use some of them in " polite " society or in a scientific context , but this gives them no absolute value . |
| 12 | Differentiation theory , on the other hand , while allowing that these associations are likely to be formed during training , gives them no special role in acquired distinctiveness . |
| 13 | Brachiopods have two valves , and this gives them a superficial resemblance to bivalved molluscs . |
| 14 | They believe this gives them a great opportunity and I am sure they are right . ’ |
| 15 | It gives them a much-needed sense of security , ’ he says . |
| 16 | Outwardly , this gives them a chemical perception of ‘ taste ’ — roots seek minerals and water , while the leaves orientate themselves to derive maximum energy from the sun , ‘ stored ’ in chemical bonds . |
| 17 | The portraits depict weary , yet often bright-eyed individuals , and their intimacy with one another gives them a curious force , perhaps he has captured the wisdom gained through their experiences of life ? |
| 18 | Does the world of good , gives them a healthy tan , makes them feel fantastic . |
| 19 | Properties they say a few years ago are down by 25 to 30% , that with lower mortgage rates gives them a tremendous boost . |
| 20 | It gives them a new opportunity to refocus priorities for improving the public health . |
| 21 | Good practice for them getting there : fly to Paris make contact with somebody who gives them a new passport find your own way to Frankfurt . ’ |
| 22 | It may be boring for nuclear experts to have to worry about plumbing , albeit sophisticated plumbing , but they must prove that they can get the simple bits right before Mr Lawson gives them a new reactor to play with . |
| 23 | Inviting secondary schools to mount a stall in the primary school hall or corridors during parents ' evenings gives them a good opportunity to inform parents of what they have to offer children . |
| 24 | It gives them a good insight into the world of business , ’ explained shift manager Peter Ketchell , who serves as vice-chairman of the organising committee alongside colleague the site 's schools liaison officer . |
| 25 | This gives them a distinct influence on the development of agriculture and the food economy of the region . |
| 26 | The argument gains force when applied to boxing where the emphasis shifts to the muscular flexibility and , as manager Terry Lawless put it , the ‘ natural fluidity ’ of black fighters which gives them a distinct edge over their more rigid white counterparts : |
| 27 | Bell Lawrie has 14,000 portfolio clients against Brewin Dolphin 's 18,000 and together they are one of the largest private client brokers in the UK which gives them a certain amount of clout . |
| 28 | Nor could the citizens of Northern Ireland claim that the agreement gives them a legal right ( although possibly a moral or political right ) to a referendum before the British Parliament passed pertinent legislation . |
| 29 | The hairs have overlapping scales , which gives them a rough texture and increases the friction between goat and snow . |
| 30 | ‘ Defenders do n't like playing against him because he gives them a rough time but he knows what to expect from me . |