Example sentences of "[noun] [vb past] him over the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | He half stood up as Myeloski came towards him , when an aircraft called him over the radio . |
2 | The first time Nathan knew for certain that something was n't right was when Donald smashed him over the head with a can of beans . |
3 | ‘ What am I supposed to do ? ’ he said in an aggrieved tone but ( fortunately , Nutty thought ) a misguided girl in puce trousers hit him over the head with a handbag and he launched himself instantly at his aggressor , being no respecter of the female sex , and thereby deflected a fair amount of Jazz 's opposition on to himself , the girl 's screaming indignation making her plight quite plain . |
4 | From his cramped position under Biggins ' feet , the bomb aimer instructed him over the target . |
5 | A TIPSY husband ended up in hospital when his wife hit him over the head with their Christmas tree . |
6 | The Premier could just as easily have been on the slalom — ducking and diving as MPs taunted him over the Exchange Rate Mechanism fiasco . |
7 | ‘ Go now , ’ the voice commanded him over the earpiece . |
8 | Anti-Europeans interrupted him over the failure of the ERM . |
9 | The ex-Scots Guardsman claims Thai police framed him over the death of fiancee Pranon Sauychaisri , 30 , who fell from the balcony of their flat . |
10 | A last burst of effort heaved him over the stone edge of the gable to sprawl thankfully on the slates . |
11 | ‘ Between ourselves , ’ she said , ‘ Ralph claims that James cheated him over the sale of Carinish Court . |