Example sentences of "have [vb pp] him a " in BNC.

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1 Odd-Knut has given him a hunting knife , and pointed him at the trees .
2 The Amstrad PCW he bought for writing letters when handwriting became too difficult has given him a new interest in life .
3 He has since got used to only having one sighted eye although it has given him a few recurring infections .
4 The 5ft 6in speedster felt he was persona non grata throughout Dave Stringer 's five years in charge at Carrow Road , but Mike Walker 's arrival in the summer has given him a new lease of life .
5 Oliver 's experience of returning to Metastasio 's original text has given him a new respect for that most maligned of operatic dramatists .
6 When tonight those Tory MPs have all voted for the Prime Minister 's motion — for different and often conflicting reasons — the Prime Minister will claim that his motion has given him a mandate for Maastricht , when he stands for nothing at all .
7 After paying the price of fame brought by The Godfather and beating the booze Al Capuccino — as he 's known on set — says his three-year-old daughter has given him a new meaning to life .
8 The customer must not only know the protections he is giving up ( see ( 2 ) below ) but must also be aware of the effect of giving them up ; ( 2 ) The firm has given him a clear written warning of the private customer protections he will lose ; all the main protections must be listed ( and include , for example , derivatives risk warnings and suitability of advice ) and not just those specified by SFA itself in its guidance .
9 Yet at the Enterprise Works has given him a full-time job , making components for local firms .
10 The Red Cross has given him a Care award backed by the Princess Of Wales .
11 This unusual hybrid , together with the Scandinavian tag , has given him an obscure appeal in the States , but denies any connection with the Nordic beat : ‘ Things are happening in Sweden now , yes .
12 ‘ He 's run in with more self-belief , ’ he explained , ‘ and that has given him an extra bit of nip to beat the bat .
13 He failed to obtain a Card at Montpelier last year finishing 66th , but his outstanding amateur record has earned him a dozen or so sponsor 's invites .
14 But now he 's back on the track chasing the appearance money that has earned him a detached house in the Surrey stockbroker belt of Lightwater .
15 This scientific enthusiasm was invaluable during his three years as President of the Royal Geographical Society and it has earned him a place on the National Environmental Research Council .
16 Welcome back:An aerial stuntman is waiting to find out whether a bungee jump from more than ten thousand feet has earned him a place in the record books .
17 Stephen 's quick thinking has earned him a bravery award in the Care in Crisis competition run by the Red Cross , and the respect of his mother .
18 BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday .
19 BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday .
20 Bert 's public-spirited efforts have n't gone unnoticed either — his fastidiousness has won him a thank-you scroll from the Keep Britain Tidy group .
21 The clash is the climax of 19 years ' hard sweat for Davey , whose battle to turn his puny frame into a superstar hulk has won him a millionaire lifestyle in Tampa , Florida .
22 His bold , unflinching approach to racing has won him a devoted following , especially in his home country .
23 ‘ Only that Frank has seen him a number of times coming out of a special house down there .
24 Mentally it has done him a lot of damage . ’
25 This has made him a rather accommodating man for his ex-enemies to deal with .
26 Andrew 's background has made him a focal point for media interest this week , including an appearance on regional television filmed back at the last working tin mine , at South Crofty , near Redruth .
27 In his defence , Souness believes his no-nonsense approach has made him a marked man .
28 His uncompromising image and his pursuit of success has made him a figure of unmitigated resentment .
29 His antiquarian temperament has made him a greater snapper-up of unconsidered trifles of archaeology , architecture and literature .
30 In fact , ‘ Damnation Derek ’ is a Christian who believes in ‘ Witnessing ’ and it is this simple , even commendable desire to tell others about God and all things Christian that has earned him his nickname ( 'Damnation' is n't his real name — in case you thought he had very unloving parents ! ) and which has made him a Playground Health Hazard .
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