Example sentences of "gave [pers pn] the [noun] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You gave me the right when you accepted my protection , sweetheart . ’ |
| 2 | Again , these gave them the advantage when it came to the swift ‘ attack-and-run ’ tactics which they frequently employed . |
| 3 | Still I think she gave you the sign for we are going out . |
| 4 | Nicklaus took note of Cathy 's instruction , and later gave her the credit when he found himself back to his old form in that week 's skins ' game . |
| 5 | ( Act 1 scene 3 ) And , only three lines after this , the theme of belief in the power of evil is shown by Macbeth when he says that the witches gave him the Thanehood when it was actually the king . |
| 6 | It was at last year 's parade that Elham gave him the idea when she said : ‘ I wish I could enjoy what I am experiencing here , but back in my mind there are too many innocent children left with no hopes and no future . |
| 7 | Davies says Saxton , who suffers from asthma , gave him the drug when he complained of having a tight chest . |
| 8 | Our customer certainly thought so — she gave us the cheque before we left ! |