Example sentences of "[noun sg] give him [art] [adj] chance " in BNC.

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1 Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary gave him a one-in-ten chance of living .
2 We want him for a month on loan to give him a proper chance . ’
3 Ten days on the ocean gave him a few chances to visit the cabins of single women , but until they arrived in New York , there were no places to escape once the liaison ended , however passionately , half-heartedly , or ephemerally it had begun .
4 ‘ My heart is completely enchanted with all these pleasures , because it is so jolly on this journey , because it is so warm in the carriage and because our coachman is a fine fellow who , when the road gives him the slightest chance , drives so fast .
5 I just ca n't see why the system gave him a second chance .
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