Example sentences of "[vb infin] his [noun] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | NEWCASTLE 'S Paul Charters is hoping victory against lightweight world challenger Racheed Lawal in Denmark tonight will boost his bid for a European title challenge . |
| 2 | Can I pinch his pen for a minute ? |
| 3 | He 'd give his ears for a bike of his own . |
| 4 | Any Charioteer may swap his bow for a long bow at a cost of +1 point . |
| 5 | That 's it , if Derek said I could use his name for a reference |
| 6 | Mr Ricks said Koresh had now told negotiators that astrological events were taking place that would meet his need for a sign from God . |
| 7 | A power vacuum would probably destroy his hopes for a smooth transition of authority . |
| 8 | But Terry could take his wife for a three-night self-catering break for as little as £20 each . |
| 9 | She sat dully in the cab while the driver talked non-stop about foreign tourists who would dominate his trade for a few more months to come . |
| 10 | With Jamie Pollock suspended for one match , Proctor could press his claims for a recall to the squad . |
| 11 | He believes that ScotRail 's 9 per cent increase in revenue over the past year has helped strengthen his case for a buy-out . |
| 12 | Lawrence could strengthen his squad for a final promotion push . |
| 13 | The day after his father 's funeral , his grandmother , Mrs Yaxlee , told him to go and ask his lordship for a job . |