Example sentences of "[conj] found [pers pn] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unlike Hitler , however , the Americans were anxious for Franco 's consent and found him a reasonable interlocutor . |
| 2 | ‘ We obedience-trained him and found him a new home . |
| 3 | The head waiter , enchanted to see Ricky after three years ' absence , kissed him on both cheeks , enquired after his elbow , and found him a quiet corner . |
| 4 | I found my way to a temperance hotel advertised in the guide-book and found it a homely house . |
| 5 | In 1983 he took over the captaincy of Jamaica when Rowe went to South Africa but found it a difficult business , perhaps because he is too quiet and introspective for cricket leadership . |