Example sentences of "often [vb past] [prep] his [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had found a mews flat in Fulham , convenient for his work , but he often returned to his family only at weekends . |
| 2 | As Mr Earnshaw grew old and ill , Heathcliff became even more his favourite , and Hindley often quarrelled with his father . |
| 3 | He often reminisced about his contribution to the manufacture of sodamide , an essential reagent in the production of M & B 693 , making the first few batches himself using molten sodium and ammonia — an exciting reaction to control . |
| 4 | Frankie , a lifelong bachelor , often spoke of his longing to have children of his own . |
| 5 | He often apologised for his English and also for the fact that this handy guide turned into two volumes . |