Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] [verb] him the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But a furlong out Mill Reef had sprinted clear , and only Pistol Packer could deny him the greatest moment of an outstanding racing career . |
| 2 | No Ann would have him the whole time . |
| 3 | She was shrewd enough to understand that the way he had been treated as a child would give him the added drive and determination to better himself . |
| 4 | Walker 's ball skills could make him the ideal link between Tim Horan , who switched from centre to fly-half when Lynagh damaged his shoulder against Ireland , and Little . |
| 5 | The state of the microscopist 's art is now such that the choice of instrument to use depends largely on what he wants to see , and in some applications the acoustic microscope may give him the sharpest pictures ever . |
| 6 | In those days Madame would never stop him from drinking , would never put her hand out over his glass like a good or responsible woman is supposed to in such scenes ; Madame would give him the whole bottle , and say , quietly and sincerely , I hope you know what you 're doing . |
| 7 | As Bertram is a visitor , the Trust will owe him the common duty of care under s. 2(2) of the 1957 Act . |
| 8 | ‘ That time would make him the best dog at the track , ’ said joint racing manager Jimmy Nunn . |
| 9 | I steam up the platform after him , knowing Des can block him the other side . |