Example sentences of "[verb] earned [pers pn] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | NORTHAMPTON 'S 3–1 victory over Second Division Fulham in the FA Cup first round has earned them the vote from Graham Taylor 's panel as the Barclays Performance of the Week . |
| 2 | It is a handsome plant , one of the tallest of the umbelliferous herbs , with a strong distinctive , celery-like flavour which has earned it the name of the " Maggi " herb in Italy . |
| 3 | These were the only wickets Martin took in the match , but his allround contributions would probably have earned him the Man of the Match award had such been on offer in those days . |
| 4 | Her white wimple covered nearly all her head , revealing only wrinkled yellowing skin that , combined with her dark eyes , had earned her the epithet ‘ Lizard Features ’ . |
| 5 | Jean 's precocious bubble of confidence , which had earned her the attention of her parents , was replaced by a sense of guilt about what had happened which lasted into later life . |
| 6 | Party members and SA men , who in 1933 had seen themselves as posing a radical , populist alternative to the conservative Reichswehr , now took a back seat and simply provided the setting for the triumphant reception of young officers of the Wehrmacht , heroes home on leave from the Front recounting tales of stirring deeds which had earned them the Ritterkreuz . |
| 7 | The American smiled at the accurate description of the Vice President whose reputation for always falling asleep at meetings had earned him the nickname of Mogadon Man . |
| 8 | Jimmy Johnstone , the outstanding Celtic winger whose mesmerising dribbling skills had earned him the nickname ‘ Jinky ’ , was busy mesmerising himself . |
| 9 | It was the fourth time in five years that Gotti , whose elegant sartorial taste had earned him the nickname " Dapper Don " , had been indicted . |
| 10 | In the conquest of the town of Badajoz , on 13 and 14 August , Yagüe repeated and surpassed the repressive brutality which in 1934 had earned him the name of " Hyena of Asturias " . |
| 11 | His clemency had earned him the regard of the West and would , surely , last until Twelfth Night . |
| 12 | At this first meeting I expressed appreciation at their continuing confidence in me ; undertook to mediate ( this time unpaid ) ; and also to involve the services of John Montgomerie , whose clear-headed , quiet wisdom had earned him the respect and confidence of everyone he had dealt with . |
| 13 | This success had earned him the approval of the Director . |
| 14 | She oozes a raunchy sex appeal and her legs have earned her the nickname Thundering Thighs . |
| 15 | Blake is one of the few techno artists who chooses to use his voice , and his semi-whispered seductions have earned him the title of ‘ The Prince Of Techno ’ . |
| 16 | Mr Mourou , whose efforts to reassure Tunisians of his party 's moderate aims have earned him the nickname ‘ Mr Valium ’ , has now suspended the party 's operations . |
| 17 | Still just 18 , GREGOR TOWNSEND 's precociously talented displays have earned him the chance to go head-to-head with Michael Lynagh this summer . |
| 18 | 's scientific knowledge , and uncompromising standards and principles have earned him the respect and admiration of any who worked with , or even against him . |
| 19 | Its size and distinctive black and white markings have earned it the title of panda of the dolphin world , which portrays its lovable , almost cuddly qualities . |
| 20 | Its contributions to the International Fund have earned it the right to find out how the money is spent and what the prospects are , in political and economic terms . |