Example sentences of "[conj] gives a [adj] [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | In practice it is often difficult to define bibliographical types in a way that gives a reliable guide to content , and the selector is best advised to look at each bibliography individually . |
| 2 | And then in darkness with a shout that gives a fierce twist to his jaw — we 're in it . |
| 3 | The refusal to concede that gives an obstinate glory to Spanish policy , conquered any thought of a negotiated settlement . |
| 4 | Beyond the last buildings of Cowgill , a bridge over the river admits to the branch road that gives an alternative return to Dent Town . |
| 5 | The sun illuminating the canopy of heaven , reflects its lustre on the earth below , and gives a delicate distinction to every distance on the picture , and to every object its due place , in all the regular gradation of aerial perspective . ’ |
| 6 | It is a handsome conversion and gives a catholic flavour to a street which used to be the exclusive preserve of contemporary Western art . |
| 7 | It helps you to understand the system , covers controversial subjects , such as admissions and exclusions , and gives a clear guide to parents ' ( and children 's ) rights . |
| 8 | Using a camera to record the progress of plant growth or of an experiment not only gives useful experience of photographic work but gives a particular slant to , or stimulus point for , subject study . |