Example sentences of "who [vb past] him for [pos pn] " in BNC.

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1 It was Alan 's wife who entered him for his first rally and he enjoyed it so much he decided to continue .
2 No one in Bristol — certainly not Big Mal , now 65 — was letting on exactly who hired him for his latest battle against relegation .
3 For Binks was a plant collector , sending his finds to several eminent gentlemen in the Darlington area who paid him for his keen eyes and diligent legwork .
4 He carried on playing despite the pain and was singled out for praise by coach Berbizier who thanked him for his dedication and courage .
5 It was a novel experience for Preston , going out with somebody who wanted him for his body .
6 But he had already scored both Arsenal goals — which may surprise Graham Taylor , who picked him for his England squad only to be told he 's not fit enough .
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