Example sentences of "[verb] earn him [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He failed to obtain a Card at Montpelier last year finishing 66th , but his outstanding amateur record has earned him a dozen or so sponsor 's invites . |
| 2 | But now he 's back on the track chasing the appearance money that has earned him a detached house in the Surrey stockbroker belt of Lightwater . |
| 3 | This scientific enthusiasm was invaluable during his three years as President of the Royal Geographical Society and it has earned him a place on the National Environmental Research Council . |
| 4 | Welcome back:An aerial stuntman is waiting to find out whether a bungee jump from more than ten thousand feet has earned him a place in the record books . |
| 5 | Stephen 's quick thinking has earned him a bravery award in the Care in Crisis competition run by the Red Cross , and the respect of his mother . |
| 6 | BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday . |
| 7 | BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday . |
| 8 | Revelations about his string of dancing partners and unsuitable friends might have earned him a reputation not unlike Fergie 's . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | Tanner only reached the heights of number five in 1979 , the year that he lost to Bjorn Borg on Centre Court , but the quick-serving style that paved the way for today 's generation did earn him an Australian Open triumph in 1977 . |
| 11 | The two complaints combined to earn him the nickname ‘ teapot ’ among the girls in the brothel where he lived . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | Jimmy Johnstone , the outstanding Celtic winger whose mesmerising dribbling skills had earned him the nickname ‘ Jinky ’ , was busy mesmerising himself . |
| 14 | His clemency had earned him the regard of the West and would , surely , last until Twelfth Night . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | This success had earned him the approval of the Director . |
| 17 | It was the fourth time in five years that Gotti , whose elegant sartorial taste had earned him the nickname " Dapper Don " , had been indicted . |
| 18 | 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 " . |
| 19 | Played against the fist-faced public school bile of Ian Hislop and genius swagger of Angus Deayton , Merton 's deadpan asides , regular flights of insanity and crap T-shirts have earned him a place in our hearts forever . |
| 20 | 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 . |
| 21 | 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 ’ . |
| 22 | Still just 18 , GREGOR TOWNSEND 's precociously talented displays have earned him the chance to go head-to-head with Michael Lynagh this summer . |
| 23 | 's scientific knowledge , and uncompromising standards and principles have earned him the respect and admiration of any who worked with , or even against him . |