"The nuns gave me a community and taught me about its importance," she said.

The nun swivelled round and gave me a disarming smile.

As he appeared in the doorway, the nun rose, gave a low cry, and stood staring.

And I've been to the convent where the nuns now give me beer, which they have in the refrigerator.

The nuns gave him food and money to pay his electric bill.

Here too, the nuns gave sermons and taught the Dharma.

And the nuns will give you a big boy to yourself, to look after you.

Four nuns also gave aid, as well as soldiers who happened to be in the neighbourhood.

The nuns gave Jacky the icon cross; she hadn't asked for it and couldn't have known in advance they were going to hand one over.