Example sentences of "was [adv] given a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By a resolution passed by 305 votes to 36 , with 41 abstentions , Gorbachev was effectively given a free hand to dictate the process of economic reform by decree , to manage the state budget , and also to supervise law and order . |
| 2 | Blacker Miller , still then Foreign Minister [ see above ] , was invited to address the meeting formally ( whereas San Román was only given a private hearing ) , and described the outcome as " adequate " . |
| 3 | The radio was thus given a traditional role once entrusted only to wise old men and women . |
| 4 | This is why graphology was not given a separate heading in our checklist of stylistic features in 3.1 ; it was understood that such features , where of stylistic interest , would be noted under the heading of foregrounding . |
| 5 | Although the Koons ' work is also being shown in Strange Developments , Sherman 's work was not given a similar position of prominence , nor even hung in the same location as Koons ' , as if the exhibition organisers were emphatically hoping to avoid any challenging comparisons . |
| 6 | KATAHDIN : Unplaced behind Triomphe Modest over 6 furlongs at Nottingham on Tuesday , but this colt was not given a punishing race when running on very well to finish only a few lengths off the winner . |
| 7 | Mrs Piggott 's BUSTED ROCK was not given a hard race when 14½l sixth to Satin Lover at Ascot and is open to plenty of improvement . |
| 8 | He was not given a medical examination after he lodged his complaint ; however , he still bore scars from the torture one year after his arrest . |
| 9 | He claimed he was not given a fair hearing . |
| 10 | From past experience he knew that this subject was usually given a low priority , on the basis that by far the majority of business is transacted without ever having to refer to the small print . |
| 11 | THE father of Princess Stephanie of Monaco 's newborn baby was yesterday given a 15-day suspended jail sentence for beating up a motorist . |
| 12 | A MAN who refused to speak for several days after being arrested was yesterday given a 12-month conditional discharge . |
| 13 | Mrs Stringer was yesterday given a civic send-off by Stockton Mayor Coun Mike O'Brien . |
| 14 | I never wore the roll-neck out there again and as the years passed I was gradually given a large wardrobe of beautiful traditional dresses , which I wore with comfort and delight , each dress reminding me of the giver . |
| 15 | Coughlin says in his book Hostage that Spiro was later given a new identity by the CIA and lived in California . |
| 16 | He was also given a key role in the last election campaign as the Tories ' Mr Nasty who could be called upon to make all kinds of claims about Labour 's plans . |
| 17 | Mr Braley was also given a two-year sentence for the theft of four bearer share certificates . |
| 18 | To stop the foot of the column from slipping sideways , the stone base was often given a roughened top or a shallow mortise pit into which a tenon projecting from the foot of the column fitted . |
| 19 | Nigel Melly — formerly with Derry City — was originally given a free transfer by the Scottish Premier League club . |
| 20 | Dr Mathewson , speaking at the team 's second Corporate Banking conference , also provided an overview of the general policies of the Bank , a subject which was then given a Divisional slant by Managing Director Ian Robertson . |
| 21 | However , this did seem to be the indicated remedy , so she was then given a low potency ( 3X ) twice daily for a period of two weeks . |
| 22 | Algy used up his measure of luck , I was then given a super navigator with only the sharpest of pencils and the instinct of a homing pigeon who took me through my tour ; he perished the first time he New without me after I was hijacked to Bennett 's staff . |
| 23 | He was initially given a senior position at the Command Centre in the United Nations but when the head of the European operation died in a car crash … which was subsequently proved to have been an accident and not sabotage as originally thought … |
| 24 | All members of the department are actively committed to research , on the basis of which the department was recently given a top research rating by the Universities Funding Council . |
| 25 | Q I was recently given a large five gallon tin canister containing linseed oil . |