be given
Example Sentences
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Under the new measures, to be funded out of the Ministry of Justice budget, court staff will be given "trauma-informed training" and a single person of contact will be assigned to each survivor.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
A 94-year-old man with dementia said he was "very happy" to be given the opportunity to have his artwork exhibited in the House of Commons.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Mayors and other local political leaders could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the government.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
A group of House Democrats calling for Congress to be given more time to debate the issue have also written a letter to Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who would ultimately decide on delaying the recess.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
That we take the same lessons, that we be given whatever they have.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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