Example sentences of "[vb base] earn [pers pn] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She oozes a raunchy sex appeal and her legs have earned her the nickname Thundering Thighs . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 ’ . |
| 5 | Still just 18 , GREGOR TOWNSEND 's precociously talented displays have earned him the chance to go head-to-head with Michael Lynagh this summer . |
| 6 | 's scientific knowledge , and uncompromising standards and principles have earned him the respect and admiration of any who worked with , or even against him . |
| 7 | Although little known as yet over here , their unashamedly passionate lyrics and stunning vocal harmonies have earned them a big name in the States . |
| 8 | The agency 's own Concorde charters swooping over the Grand National , and personal gifts such as bouquets of flowers for customers have earned it an enthusiastic local following . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | 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 . |