Example sentences of "[vb infin] his [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 But the wide expanses of Aintree should suit his type of jumping and if he produces the form he showed at Leopardstown then he 'll take all the beating .
2 On his return , he will discuss his future with manager Lennie Lawrence .
3 A Yorkshireman ( so who could doubt his knowledge of cricket ? )
4 When inspired by Tchaikovsky 's Fifth Symphony to create Les Frésages ( 1933 ) , Massine took a theme which proposed that Man would win his struggle against fate if he had Action , Love and Frivolity on his side .
5 His home is in Halo Avenue , Johnston , from where he will pursue his interest in horse racing as an acknowledged enthusiast of the sport .
6 Mr Pink said it was unlikely he would pursue his claim for reinstatement .
7 And would you know his date of birth offhand ?
8 My present feeling is that any one who can not feel the beauty of their melody had better confine his criticism to prose and leave the discussion of verse to those who understand something about it … .
9 It could also tie his status as colossus to his subsequent performance in the Arab confrontation with Israel .
10 The officer/warden should then describe his signal in detail .
11 He also exhibited seven paintings at the British Institution ( 1841–60 ) and eighty-four ( 1841–69 ) at the Society of British Artists , of which he was elected a member in 1845 , resigning in 1852 in the hope that this would assist his election to associateship of the Royal Academy .
12 He was in the House at the time , so he should hang his head in shame .
13 Should not the Chancellor hang his head in shame and resign now , and let the Labour party get on with bringing this country back to the richness that it deserves ?
14 Can he exclude his liability for negligence ?
15 These were mere fragments of the complex arrangements which he had made in order to secure his throne , and they were entirely necessary to Henry if he was to have sufficient support among those families — perilously few and divided in their allegiance — who alone could ensure his survival as king of England .
16 After his retirement , I might try to persuade him to enjoy himself by accompanying me to whatever seaside resort the Conservative party attends for its conference next October — I will ensure his safety of passage into the hall — so that he can see how few pinstripe suits there are , let alone the mythical hats of which he spoke .
17 RELAXING AFTER The Searchers but still masterly , this is Howard Hawks ' critique of High Noon , arguing a true professional like Wayne would n't waste his time begging amateurs for help and would only go up against superior odds if he thought he could cheat his way to victory .
18 I leant against a rock and watched Will choose his line of ascent .
19 Once the land round it was worked , but no one these days would break his back over soil so rocky and barren .
20 St Francis 's own mystical experience centred on his understanding of , and identification with , Christ the crucified redeemer ( he received the stigmata in a visionary experience at the end of his life ) , and at the heart of the theology of his followers was a stress on penance as a sacrament through which man can bring his nature into conformity with Christ .
21 If I will not bring his bride to life , then he will rob my bride of her life . ’
22 And I was gon na carry and bring his coat to sort of like down there .
23 He would not neglect his wife in favour of his work , nor his work in favour of his wife .
24 Nevertheless he did not base his decision upon section 25 , but held that the sellers ' lien was defeated because the sellers , who knew in advance of the sub-sale , had assented to it in a way that indicated their intention to forego the lien .
25 It is therefore extremely significant that we read of Jesus in the New Testament that the Spirit descends and remains on him ( John 1:32 ) and that God did not give his Spirit by measure or sparingly to him ( John 3:34 ) .
26 No doubt he would have given the world to call her back , but he would not give his chance of heaven .
27 Although Price did not give his evidence on oath ( because under Swedish law an accomplice can not be required to give evidence on oath ) , he was reminded of his duty to speak the truth when questioned in court , and he declared himself to be aware of his duty of truthfulness .
28 The candidate must also give his consent to nomination and at the same time that he gives his consent in writing he must state his qualifications to be a candidate .
29 A party in person may give his place of residence or business , or if he resides outside England or Wales any address in England or Wales ( Ord 1 , r 3 ) .
30 While Elaine was out gallivanting , he could do his prowling in peace and watch his videos without interruption .
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