Example sentences of "gave [pron] [noun] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before I lifted the knocker I gave my clogs an extra rub on my stockinged calf , then I rapped on the door . |
| 2 | Conditioning I 've just had a perm and I 've been blow-drying my hair every day , I found that the conditioner gave my hair a lovely shine and added a bit of life to it as well . |
| 3 | This whole process gave my life an additional fullness which has gone on gathering momentum since I left school . |
| 4 | I then gave my chair a french polish finish with a touch of red stain in the polish to give a rich red/brown appearance . |
| 5 | Having settled her differences , she gave my hand a tentative lick . |
| 6 | The predominantly transparent colours of the gouache gave my washes a strong tint , and so allowed me to apply the broad washed demanded by a large watercolour . |
| 7 | Now I 've met you ’ — he gave my apron a little tug — ‘ I 'm not letting you go . ’ |
| 8 | Moods , bad moods and going to I gave my husband a terrible time ! |
| 9 | I nearly gave my mother a nervous breakdown . |
| 10 | And I 'm beginning to think she gave my mother an assumed name . ’ |
| 11 | The situation was abnormal in that the substance of the bill had been agreed between the two frontbenches , but when the inter-party talks broke down ( over a Rhodesian order ) , the Shadow Cabinet gave their members a free vote and a group of them resisted the measure . |
| 12 | The June sunshine gave their play an added vigour . |
| 13 | Davies boost RUGBY LEAGUE : Welsh stars Jonathan Davies and Kevin Ellis yesterday gave their country a big lift when they declared themselves fit for Sunday 's British Coal international against France in Swansea . |
| 14 | SPORTS enthusiasts representing Petersfield Chamber of Trade gave their opposition a tough fight in the four chamber sports competition on Saturday with Liphook emerging as victors in the final moments . |
| 15 | The players are hoping for another lift from the supporters , who gave their team a tremendous welcome and out-sang Liverpool 's followers at Highbury . |
| 16 | This gave their office a quasi-priestly function . |
| 17 | Even with housed animals they normally gave their husbands a helping hand . |
| 18 | Although the recent sterling value reductions look set to boost UK grain exports to make sales into intervention less attractive , many UK farmers felt lower moisture level standards on the Continent gave their competitors an unfair ‘ floor ’ to their grain market . |
| 19 | Laura gave her friend a shamefaced grin . |
| 20 | Sadie gave her friend a hearty ‘ dunt ’ with her linen handbag . |
| 21 | She gave her friend a significant glance and then clamped her lips together , in a parody of someone who was not going to say whatever it was that had just crossed her mind . |
| 22 | Pulling on navy shorts and a pale blue polo shirt over her white lace bra and pants , she made sure the cabin skylight was open as far as it would go , then gave her sleeping-bag a brisk shake and spread it out on the mattress to air . |
| 23 | And then , as she sat on one of the small bunks and listened as the twins said their prayers , the last remnants of her bruised pride vanished when Ross gave her shoulder a warm , affectionate squeeze . |
| 24 | He merely gave her shoulder an affectionate nudge and leaned back on a cushion . |
| 25 | Harriet gave her head a small shake , hardly able to believe that even he could be quite so coldly dismissive . |
| 26 | Miss Phoebe gave her head a slight shake , holding on to the arms of her chair as if it would save her from drowning . |
| 27 | Pulling a fresh towel from her locker , she wiped her face , neck and throat , and gave her head a quick rub . |
| 28 | He gave her fingers a brief squeeze , then released them and began drumming on the table . |
| 29 | Lady Merchiston put out a hand and grasped his rough coat , soothing murmurs issuing from her as she gave her daughter a reproachful look . |
| 30 | She gave her cousin an awkward kiss . |