Example sentences of "were given a [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In addition , it should be observed that although the Act of 1988 entered into force on 1 December 1988 , the validity of registrations effected under the former system was extended by section 13 until 31 March 1989 , and hence owners and operators who might not have fulfilled that requirement in the past were given a reasonable transitional period in which to comply therewith . |
| 2 | Although these objects are Celtic in design , they were given a distinctive Scottish style — perhaps as a deliberate attempt to retain an identity in the face of the Roman threat . |
| 3 | In one of their experiments ( the results of which are presented in Fig. 3.14 ) rats were given a serial conditioning procedure in which presentations of a light were followed , after an interval of either 10 s or 30 s , by food . |
| 4 | Fashions change , and the hulk-like diesels that were so unwelcome as steam replacements twenty-five years previously were given a massive send-off from the new generation of enthusiasts . |
| 5 | In one research study a group of overweight women were given a high fat diet while another group received a low fat diet . |
| 6 | The trippers were given a civic send-off by Middlesbrough 's deputy Mayor , Coun Frank Platt . |
| 7 | The British selectors were given a few tricky European Cup choice problems at Crystal Palace . |
| 8 | The angels promenaded in neat and pleasing lines , three witches cavorted wildly for a brief moment , and some of the singers were given a few simple but effective steps . |