Example sentences of "[noun prp] [verb] he for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So when Jane asked him for a loan , he snapped back : ‘ I think my first duty is to look after myself ! ’ |
| 2 | Kevin detained him for a moment . |
| 3 | Jack watched him for a moment , impressed , then winked at her and strolled off , whistling . |
| 4 | Allott supported him for a while , and at 278 for 7 , with Lamb on 98 , there seemed a chance that the follow-on might be saved . |
| 5 | Berger watched him for a while , and then he also pulled up the collar of his greatcoat and turned into the corner . |
| 6 | Roland took him for a caricature and bristled vestigially with class irritation . |
| 7 | Cowley contemplated him for a moment , trying to decide whether or not the man was lying , then asked , ‘ What would you like us to do with her , once we 've caught her ? ’ |
| 8 | Jimmy cursed him for a fool and thanked him for standing aside . |
| 9 | Robyn watched him for a moment unseen , clutching at the door , forcing herself to feel all right . |