Example sentences of "[verb] [prep] his [adj] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Every time a Labour MP pairs with a Tory , leaving that Tory MP free to go about his other business commitments , most of them highly paid , that MP abstained from taking part in opposing this government 's policies . |
| 2 | The Everton and Wales star , caught doing 80 in a 50mph area , escaped a ban after magistrates heard about his extensive charity work . |
| 3 | Deng Xiaoping managed to stay alive and did not wish to wait for his own death before being given any credit . |
| 4 | He can indulge himself with whichever other women attract him , but you 're to remain for his exclusive use , keeping yourself unencumbered , ready and available for whenever he has a whim to renew the relationship ? ’ |
| 5 | Marius Steen was often criticized for his healthy disrespect for ‘ Art ’ and there are many stories of this supposed philistinism which he loved to tell against himself ( On first hearing of Michelangelo , he is reputed to have asked ‘ Michael who ? ’ |
| 6 | Gao Dai , whom Deng had earlier criticized for his hardline views , appeared to revise his stance by publishing in June an article which was highly critical of " leftism " . |
| 7 | The tunic fitted over a loose linen shirt and was belted snugly by the sash that Riven was coming to see as his own . |
| 8 | The course of Hornblower 's love for the forthright ( and fictional ) sister of the noble Wellesleys , developed through his uneasy , self-tormenting thoughts , plays the central part in the novels demanded by their romantic tone and structure ; in the way the two proud individuals adjust to an intimacy which disturbs their essential need for privacy of character , in Hornblower 's emotional vacillations when in perilous circumstances he meets Mane de Graçay again , his behaviour and musings are consistent with his given character . |
| 9 | The Countess of Scarborough was rapidly captured by one of Jones 's squadrons and a two-ship duel developed between his own flagship , the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis . |
| 10 | He referred to the help he had received for his humble efforts during the year of his mayoralty ( 1811 ) . |
| 11 | I hoped that Mavis had n't passed on my thoughtless , remarks about his easy-going approach to work and was therefore somewhat self-conscious when he appeared in my office at half past two on the dot . |
| 12 | For when his job finished at night , he would make for his favourite pub(s) and spend the whole evening with his cronies , drinking , playing dominoes , and talking of the ‘ old days ’ in that far-off land of persecution and misery . |
| 13 | Ropati pounced for his 13th try of the season nine minutes later and second rower Sonny Nickle scored in the 79th minute to ensure Saints share the League lead with Wigan . |
| 14 | Slaven pounced for his 14th goal of the season , his first since his knee operation , in front of Boro 's jubilant fans . |
| 15 | A shadow , as the name implies , is someone who follows another person about all day as he goes about his normal work . |
| 16 | From now on , as he goes about his nocturnal perambulations , he leaves a smelly trail behind him . |
| 17 | At his trial last year he was told he should be punished for his wicked driving . |
| 18 | Scottish rider Niall Mackenzie retired after five laps when his Yamaha developed engine trouble , and mechanical problems also forced out Londoner Peter Graves , who qualified for his first grand prix , and Irishman Eddie Laycock . |
| 19 | Meanwhile , Butch Reynolds qualified for his first major international competition since serving a two-year suspension for steroid use at the US world indoor trials in Boston . |
| 20 | Sir Anthony 's lips slid over his small teeth in what passed for his public smile , and he accepted , without waiting for their answer . |
| 21 | They settled with their drinks at the corner table and the young man shook hands with Patrick , apologising for his bad manners . |
| 22 | Strangely , for a man fighting for sport 's most brutal crown , Bowe finds himself apologising for his obvious lack of aggression in the countdown to his day of destiny . |
| 23 | The senator spoke with a sudden and incredible venom , and I realised it was only that angry force that was keeping him from weeping for his two children . |
| 24 | The words were scarcely out before one of his taller companions clamped a hand round the back of his neck and with a dusty , unshod foot kicked his buttocks , exposed through his torn shorts . |
| 25 | The protestors claim the support of a former Brazilian government minister sacked for his strong stand on the environment . |
| 26 | Boss sacked for his 300 days off ill |
| 27 | Seconded from the Foreign Office as her deputy private secretary , Powell was soon reckoned by his former colleagues to have ‘ gone native ’ , and was widely resented for his continued and easy access to the Prime Minister 's ear , into which he appeared to be whispering something which was definitely not the authorized FO version . |
| 28 | The summer sun , to which he was so often exposed during his many sporting pursuits , had accentuated his freckles . |
| 29 | Henley rower , Steve Redgrave has been honoured for his outstanding achievement in the sport . |
| 30 | Are we to assume that he is to be honoured for his illustrious career as US Secretary of State for Defence ? |