Example sentences of "able to give [pers pn] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As I have described , she had consulted me many years back over a libel matter which I had discouraged her — unsuccessfully — from pursuing , with calamitous financial results ; but I was able to give her a little assistance in another matter which to some small extent repaired the damage arising from the first disaster . |
| 2 | Annie was nursed back to full health by the kind nuns who adopted her and they were able to give her a good education . |
| 3 | Aisling 's condition is quite severe but the doctor was able to give her a discernible lip-line and reduce the depth of staining on her face by up to 20pc . |
| 4 | Before I left I was able to give him the good news about his friend Donald , one of the officers to whom we had given food and clothes on the banks of the Rovacchia . |
| 5 | In so doing , they will increase our chairman 's profit margin and this in turn means he will be able to give me a three-figure budget with which to entice quality players . |
| 6 | She will be able to give you a great deal too , if you are prepared to open your mind to her memories and experience of life , realising the significance of her ‘ past ’ to your ‘ present ’ ; and when you understand that the old are by no means always on the receiving end of their relationships , then you are ready to assemble the love , time , patience and energy you have to offer , and decide on the best way of presenting them . |
| 7 | Oh I do n't think I 'm able to give you a specific answer . |
| 8 | I feel we ought to be able to give you a better idea of the performance of different planning authorities . |
| 9 | They will be able to give you a practical demonstration and support with an after sales service that offers a same day or out of hours call . |
| 10 | The reason for this advice is that , if you go wrong but the examiner can identify the stage at which you have gone wrong , he is able to give you the appropriate credit . |
| 11 | Our staff will be able to give you an individual quotation in order to obtain your PPL . |