Example sentences of "[verb] by [v-ing] him [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A passing cart rolled by splattering him with mud and Corbett quietly cursed Burnell for sending him here . |
| 2 | This he would achieve by forcing him into discarding his weapons . |
| 3 | The world is not altogether reformed by cheap tours , nor is the inherent vulgarity of the British Philistine going to be eradicated by sending him with a through ticket and a bundle of hotel coupons to Egypt and the Holy Land … |
| 4 | She intended to plead her own nervousness and her desire not to be destined for public exhibition and planned to finish by thanking him for the compliment of his request and wishing him well in finding a more practised model . |
| 5 | All this will be done privately because there is nothing to be gained by castigating him in public . |
| 6 | These feelings tend to be transitory but some patients remain psychologically disturbed for many years and , in a few psychological difficulties develop in the convalescent period which were not apparent during the acute episode.While these problems can sometimes be anticipated in hospital on the basis of the patient 's reaction to his illness , and any premorbid difficulties which he has encountered in the past , a better idea of his potential can be gained by following him during the convalescent period to observe how he copes with the various stresses and strains which he encounters during this time . |
| 7 | She understood now what Mr Stanforth had meant by describing him as a man who had deliberately evaded certain responsibilities and involvements , and even kept his affairs in scrupulous order mainly to avoid being badgered , or giving anyone a hold on him . |
| 8 | The creation of man as centre was effected by defining him against other , now marginalized groups , such as women , the mad , or , we would add , the allegedly sub-human ‘ native ’ . |
| 9 | The patient 's self-esteem can be enhanced by reminding him of positive aspects of his personality or previous accomplishments . |
| 10 | Clarence Hiles in the Ulster Cricketer , reiterates the esteem in which Sean was held by describing him as the doyen of Irish cricket writers ‘ who tackled all the main issues , in the caring thoughtful manner which made him so popular with both players and officials alike . ’ |
| 11 | Clarence Hiles in the Ulster Cricketer , reiterates the esteem in which Sean was held by describing him as the doyen of Irish cricket writers ‘ who tackled all the main issues , in the caring thoughtful manner which made him so popular with both players and officials alike . ’ |