Example sentences of "be given a thorough " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Olympic marathon course has been given a thorough testing by 7000 runners taking part in the 14th Barcelona Marathon in March . |
| 2 | At the meeting re-convened to pass the accounts , the members were given a thorough , and far-reaching report , which included the recommendation to spend ‘ less excessively ’ on the clubhouse , but more on the course , and to raise the wages of some staff who had had only a meagre 15s. 0d. a week for years . |
| 3 | We were given a thorough training in reading and spelling , in writing and arithmetic , with a weekly lesson in history , geography , nature study and drawing . |
| 4 | The Black and Ambers pack , with Clive Brooks at number eight , were given a thorough work-out in the early stages . |
| 5 | The donor is given a thorough medical check-up to ensure absolute fitness for the procedure . |
| 6 | In 1978–9 a short reach near the village of Trefeglwys was given a thorough canalizing treatment . |
| 7 | The competence of the adjustment mechanism under managed floating was given a thorough testing by the oil shocks of 1973 — 74 and 1979 — 80 . |
| 8 | The airframe was given a thorough check over and RR299 was cleared for a ferry flight back to Hawarden . |