Example sentences of "he put up [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On his retirement from the Civil Service six years ago … he became President of the Clapham Liberal Association , and at the General Election of 1916 was the chosen parliamentary candidate for the new constituency of South Battersea where he put up a strong fight against odds for what he firmly and honestly believed to be the tight . |
| 2 | Run For Free did his best to eject Mark Perrett seven from home , but apart from that he put up a superb display of jumping . |
| 3 | ‘ He put up a brave fight , ’ Jahangir said after taking 53 minutes to beat Parke , one of England 's leading prospects . |
| 4 | ERIC Donohoe of Services Delivery , Technology retained the Edinburgh Squash Club 's championship title when he put up a fearless display to beat his boss , Martin Webb , Director of Technology . |
| 5 | ‘ Well , at least it was positive , ’ he said ruefully as he put up a blunt-fingered hand to touch his cheek . |
| 6 | The advice given is , and I quote , ‘ I would recommend to any amateur painter that he put up a large sign in his studio or room . |