Example sentences of "[verb] his [noun] as the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although God specifically warned Job 's comforters not to postulate his sins as the cause of his sufferings , the Middle Ages preferred , like most ages , to ignore what God said . |
| 2 | Clément Oumarou Ouedraogo retained his position as the Front 's secretary in charge of political affairs , while Capt. Gilbert Diendere was reappointed secretary in charge of defence and security . |
| 3 | Since the mid-1980s he has produced some thirteen books of aerial photography , consolidating his position as the world 's leading exponent of such work . |
| 4 | LIVERPUDLIAN professional golfer Karl ‘ Hitman ’ Woodward ( 42 ) , was today aiming to establish his claim as the longest driver in the world . |
| 5 | The result on March 14 could well hinge on the boots of Stabler and his Newcastle rival David Johnson , whose 28 points on Saturday maintained his position as the country 's leading points scorer . |
| 6 | Although no clear winner emerged from the debate , most commentators believed that Clinton had performed well enough to consolidate his position as the leading contender . |
| 7 | He caught his breath as the black fringes of her lashes swept upwards and the golden eyes met his . |
| 8 | ( Another member of the Russell family , Lord Charles , used his influence as the Queen 's Serjeant-at-Arms to get William Hale White 's father the position of Door-Keeper to the House of Commons . ) |
| 9 | I got the impression he regarded his editorship as the high point of his life . |
| 10 | In spite of Amritsar , he announced himself willing to co-operate with the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms which were unveiled at the end of the year , and only changed his mind as the degree of Dyer 's support in British public opinion was borne in upon him , and as he began to find himself isolated by the more radical elements in Congress , who had either already lost their faith in the British , or had never had any . |
| 11 | The dexterity of the woman in the electronic industry is renowned and invaluable and if the new technology of computer science is to grow significantly it will do little to help the man of the house to regain his dignity as the main provider and head of the household . |
| 12 | But we do know God is present , if we have accepted his word as the final authority on his character . |
| 13 | Without bargaining skills , a president will be a nonentity in the White House , unable to control other political leaders and incapable of meeting his responsibilities as the principal public policy-maker . |
| 14 | The latter turned his head as the door shut behind her , coming to his feet and raking her with a glance that was both sharp and insolent . |
| 15 | Tel reached into a desk drawer , confirming his reputation as the fastest cheque-book east of Chancery Lane . |
| 16 | The couple have lived at Girsby House at Girsby , near Hurworth , since 1963 and Mr Tholen says with conviction : ‘ Nothing will move me from the North-East , ’ citing his reasons as the ‘ incredibly friendly and outspoken people and the proximity of the countryside . ’ |
| 17 | I accept his statement as the word of a right hon. Member of this House . |
| 18 | Elected in 1978 , it is hardly surprising that John Paul should see his task as the re-establishment of order and confidence on pretty traditional lines , though his charismatic personality shown forth throughout the world in an unending series of exciting international tours for a time almost concealed what was going on . |
| 19 | But the prime minister failed to broaden his alliance as the former Communists of the Democratic party of the Left and the small Republican Party refused to join his administration . |
| 20 | Alexei remembered Sidacai 's veiled insolence — the times when he had used his status as the son of a son of Daijin to thwart Burun . |
| 21 | Whittingham 's four-goal blast confirmed his reputation as the most lethal striker outside the Premier League . |
| 22 | He recounts his childhood as the eldest son of a parson , undergraduate days at Oxford , work as a scriptwriter and visualiser for Eagle and Girl magazines , marriage ( to Susan , a leading member of the Mothers Union ) and ordination . |
| 23 | He first appears speaking prose ( As You Like It , I.ii.149 ) , but when Orlando not only defeats his wrestler but reveals his identity as the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys , the Duke moves up to verse to give his displeasure more force ( 224ff . ) . |
| 24 | I hope John Barnes sees his target as the QPR game . |
| 25 | He clasped his hands as the tears pushed at the back of his eyes . |
| 26 | He was a dangerous individual , capable of anything if it seriously threatened his position as the leader of Russia . |
| 27 | In certain rites and ceremonies the Phoenix Guard attend the Phoenix King , most notably when he is chosen and enters the flame eternal in the shrine to mark his rebirth as the new king . |
| 28 | He succeeded in getting up everyone 's nose , particularly the flared nostrils of Kenneth Williams who saw a foreigner — in the Foreign Legion — usurping his position as the mentor of the team . |
| 29 | He began his career as the archetypal country member in 1604 , sitting for Colchester . |
| 30 | Meanwhile , he decided , slackening his pace as the distance between Dotty 's and his own breathless form increased , he must set about persuading his mother that a little kid would be very useful for keeping Tullivers ' grass down . |