Example sentences of "[conj] [noun] to give a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although it is direct , there is not enough feel or weight to give a proper impression of how much grip is left . |
| 2 | Cotton or fine linen can be used as a painting support either by itself stretched onto a wooden frame or stretcher , or it can be glued onto strong card or hardboard to give a good painting surface to oils or acrylics . |
| 3 | Add a red beret , gloves or scarf to give a fresh splash of colour to classic mixes of black and ivory . |
| 4 | Textile works that use surface or bore-hole water generally have several lodges or reservoirs to give a uniform stock for use . |
| 5 | a regular glass of beer or sherry to give a high spot to the day as a morale booster , and following a long held habit ( Roberts , 1988 ) ; |
| 6 | Pleasure craft also operated sea trips from Clacton and Walton to give a close-up view . |
| 7 | Coastal Defences in England recommends establishing a record of flooding incidents and erosion to give a complete picture of the state of defences . |