Sentence examples for were often given from inspiring English sources

Students were often given a leading part in his studies.

Specially made fans were often given as gifts.

Scroll paintings were often given as parting gifts; possibly this one was.

Politicians allying themselves with Musharraf were often given ways around legal obstacles, the report noted.

The drawings were often given in exchange for favors or cigarettes.

These peasant executioners were often given wine to loosen their inhibitions.

Yakshas were often given homage as tutelary deities of a city, district, lake, or well.

Regardless of the program's tone, lectures were often given off-the-wall, sex-themed, Dadaist titles.

In the past, such immigrants were often given traffic tickets or warnings and sent on their way.

Very little is known about Janet Horne (hers was a name witches were often given in Scottish folklore).

The other characters were often given lead storylines and their interactions created much of the show's funniest comedy.