Example sentences of "were giving [pron] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The uniforms were giving her the once-over . |
| 2 | While Hyacinth awarded marks , others , just as predatory , were giving her the eye . |
| 3 | ‘ In Bishopsgate there was a man lying on the ground and other people were giving him the kiss of life . ’ |
| 4 | And wh what they did , they carried out this test and they er in American and they erm were giving him the pills . |
| 5 | I could not get over the fact that people were giving me the responsibility of telling them how to get me up , and that I could choose what time I went to bed ! |
| 6 | I do n't want you to give me your answers now , I am as it were giving you the opportunity now , over lunch , to consider this matter . |