Example sentences of "earn [pn reflx] an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Emperor takes personal command of his army whenever possible , and has earned himself an impressive record of victories and conquest . |
| 2 | By the time the last participant cruised into Las Palmas the crew of Eevin had earned themselves an affectionate notoriety . |
| 3 | Pourquery displayed a variety of touch shots and moved with great athleticism about the court , to defeat his net rushing opponent 6–4 6–7 6–2 and earn himself an intriguing place in the final against Hunter . |
| 4 | FitzAlan shrugged , earning himself an impatient cluck from Dame Sybil , who was trying to separate the bloodstained bandage from his arm with as little pain to her patient as possible . |
| 5 | ‘ I 'd like to go home tomorrow , ’ she said softly , earning herself an instant retaliation . |