Example sentences of "give a [adj] [noun] on " in BNC.

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1 If the G M B could reg retain the unemployed and redundant , it would give a solid base on which to work .
2 If it 's an even number of repeats , then repositioning the N1 cam in the centre of the machine will give a complete pattern on either side .
3 If a student asks a question to which the tutor can not give a satisfactory answer on the spur of the moment , he/she should make no attempt to bluff but frankly admit ignorance , and , possibly with the help of the class , set to work to find out the answer , or else undertake to find the answer for the next class .
4 Let's give a public pat on the back to more good Samaritans .
5 On Wednesday November 25 Kirk Carnedoe , Director of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York , will give a special lecture on a subject of his choice .
6 Despite the persistence of huge environmental problems , Western donors and lending institutions are financing only projects that give a good return on investment and are expecting Eastern European countries to pay for much of the clean-up themselves .
7 The first three answers give a reverse check on Exercise H.
8 Again , if your dog seems keen to linger , give a gentle pull on the choke chain , with the command ‘ on ’ , to indicate that the dog is to continue walking .
9 Some packs give a total coverage on the wrapping , but it 's best to work out the total by accurately measuring the room size so you can calculate how many rows , containing how many tiles , will be needed .
10 1 ) Give a short explanation on why it is so important that all class members should join the Medau Society ; —
11 As these will stop in 1998 , developers are favouring projects which give a rapid return on their investments .
12 N.B. Kwik-fit Child Safety Centres will supply and fit a child seat for £28.50 and give a full refund on its return when it has been outgrown .
13 And so to next month 's final article when I shall report on the outcome of the trip to Gresford and give a full report on the practical side of the GPS navigating system .
14 This provision in joint purchases — can the survivor give a valid receipt on a subsequent sale ? — is also included in land registry covers for dealings with whole or part of a registered property .
15 Prior to the patrol I had been given a verbal briefing on the night 's events .
16 They were beautiful , these Andalucían horses , and she had been given a long lecture on the subject by Ana , who seemed to be an expert .
17 A Shetland Pony who was suffering from depression has been given a new outlook on the world .
18 To symbolise her new life , her new role defined for her by the male rule-makers of society , a girl may even be given a new name on marriage .
19 Ex-prisoners are given a new lease on life by an unusual theatre group , says Sue Wilson
20 ‘ Fortunately , I was given a good assessment on the first 45 minutes , and apparently the experiment proved I 'm very fit .
21 An application by any local charity to hold such an event will almost certainly be given a standard reply on these lines :
22 Airbus has been given a three-year guarantee on that contract .
23 Phenomena such as suggestion , attitude , state of mind etc were promptly given a concrete target on which they could operate .
24 Warrington Council has been given a detailed presentation on Liverpool 's proposals by airport managing director Rod Hill .
25 ‘ You have already been given a full briefing on the facts , ’ said the President .
26 The Bank has not given a formal ruling on this method of presentation from a capital adequacy perspective .
27 The Frome Turnpike Trustees have returned to the scene ; the powers vested in them by previous legislation having been insufficient to meet their needs , they were now given a helping hand on 19 June 1797 , with :
28 Once we had all got into our canoes we were given a quick talk on safety procedure , capsize drill and what to do if you get into trouble .
29 Although it is unlikely that you would rely on this person for the totality of the medical evidence , they will be in the best position , where the plaintiff is in the early stages of recovery , to give a comprehensive report on the injuries sustained , the treatment given and the present position .
30 It may have been these factors that encouraged the Court to give a restrictive opinion on the powers of the member States .
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