Example sentences of "[not/n't] to give [pers pn] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Louise realised that Nora wanted a fight in order to clear her growing frustration — and she was determined not to give her the opportunity . |
| 2 | So she said , ‘ I have n't had a chance to make up my mind yet , but I have no reason not to give her the benefit of the doubt . ’ |
| 3 | It is absurd not to give them the chance , and help British industry and world science . |
| 4 | A number of councillors are asking for a judicial review of an RUC decision not to give them the go-ahead to get personal protection weapons . |
| 5 | As one of the party 's rural Deputies put it : ‘ If Ray proves he can do the toughest job in the EC , and he has , would n't it be foolish not to give him the opportunity to run this little country of ours ? ’ |
| 6 | He allowed himself a small , tight smile as she clenched her teeth and remained staring him full in the face , determined not to give him the satisfaction of accepting his subtle invitation to check his statement . |
| 7 | He took a step towards her as he started to unbutton his shirt , and she forced herself not to give him the satisfaction of moving away . |
| 8 | She clenched her fists , unable to struggle , but determined not to give him the satisfaction of knowing she wanted him . |